A bill to amend the Burma Unified through Rigorous Military Accountability Act of 2022 to extend the sunset, to require a determination with respect to the imposition of sanctions on certain persons of Burma, and for other purposes.

S. 3981, known as the BRAVE Burma Act, would amend existing U.S. law regarding Burma (Myanmar) to extend and strengthen measures against the country's military government. The bill would extend the sunset date of the Burma Unified through Rigorous Military Accountability Act of 2022 by an additional two years, keeping sanctions and restrictions in place longer. It would also require the President to assess and determine whether additional individuals and entities in Burma meet criteria for U.S. sanctions, particularly targeting the military's sources of revenue including hard currency, arms, and jet fuel. The bill specifically calls for evaluating sanctions against the Myanmar Oil and Gas Enterprise (MOGE), the Myanma Economic Bank (MEB), and foreign companies involved in Burma's jet fuel sector.

The bill reflects bipartisan support in Congress for maintaining pressure on Burma's military junta following the 2021 coup. It aims to support the restoration of civilian government, protect human rights, and hold accountable those responsible for atrocities against ethnic groups including the Rohingya. The legislation would also support international efforts through the United Nations to investigate and document war crimes and crimes against humanity. If enacted, the bill would continue U.S. efforts to isolate the military government economically while supporting humanitarian assistance and pro-democracy organizations in the region.