Burma GAP Act

The Burma Genocide Accountability and Protection Act (Burma GAP Act) would establish a comprehensive U.S. strategy to address the humanitarian crisis affecting the Rohingya people in Burma (Myanmar). If enacted, the bill would authorize the State Department to provide humanitarian assistance including food, healthcare, shelter, and educational opportunities to Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh and other neighboring countries. It would also support programs to prevent gender-based violence, provide legal aid, and help displaced Rohingya access livelihoods through vocational training.

The bill would promote accountability for genocide and crimes against humanity by authorizing $9 million annually for five years to investigate, document, and preserve evidence of atrocities in Burma. It would establish a Special Representative and Policy Coordinator for Burma to coordinate federal policies and programs supporting the Rohingya people and work toward restoring civilian democratic governance in Burma. The State Department would be required to submit annual reports for five years detailing the effectiveness of U.S. government actions related to the Rohingya, including responses to risks of future atrocities and actions taken to promote justice.