BRAVE Burma Act

The BRAVE Burma Act would extend and strengthen existing U.S. sanctions against Burma's military junta, which took power in a 2021 coup. The bill would continue authorizing the President to impose sanctions on Burmese state-owned enterprises, military officials, and their family members through December 2032. It would also require the President to conduct annual reviews over the next seven years to determine whether the Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise, the Myanma Economic Bank, and foreign companies operating in Burma's jet fuel sector should face additional sanctions.

The legislation would establish a new Special Envoy for Burma position, appointed by the President with Senate approval, who would serve as an ambassador-level official. This envoy would coordinate all aspects of U.S. policy toward Burma, including sanctions enforcement, arms embargoes, and humanitarian assistance programs. Additionally, the bill would direct the U.S. representative at the International Monetary Fund to oppose any increases to Burma's IMF voting shares while the military junta remains in control.

For American citizens, this bill would maintain the current framework of economic pressure on Burma's military government while formalizing diplomatic coordination through a dedicated envoy. The sanctions target military-controlled enterprises and officials rather than the general Burmese population, though they may indirectly affect economic conditions in the country. The bill has passed the House and is currently under review by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.