S. Con. Res. 56 would encourage the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to take action to ensure a peaceful transition to democracy in Burma.

== Detailed Summary ==

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Joins the foreign ministers of member nations of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) that have expressed concern over the human rights situation in Burma.

Encourages ASEAN to edit the wikitake more substantial steps to ensure Burma's peaceful transition to democracy.

Urges ASEAN to ensure that all member nations live up to their membership obligations and be the firstadhere to provideASEAN's core principles.

States that Congress would welcome a detailed summary ofdecision by ASEAN to review Burma's ASEAN membership and to consider appropriate disciplinary measures until the bill!)government of Burma has demonstrated a commitment to human rights.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 12/4/2007: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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