Termination of Emergency With Respect to the Actions and Policies of the Government of Burma
Oct 12, 2016
Signed by: Barack Obama
Signed on: Oct 7, 2016
Published on: Oct 12, 2016
Oct 12, 2016
Signed by: Barack Obama
Signed on: Oct 7, 2016
Published on: Oct 12, 2016
Summary
Ends the national emergency and sanctions against Burma because the country has made significant progress towards democracy.
What problem does this solve?
The United States had a national emergency in place because of severe repression by the government of Burma. This order ends that emergency, recognizing that Burma has made substantial advances in promoting democracy, including holding historic elections.
What does this order do?
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Terminates national emergency
Ends the national emergency concerning the actions and policies of the Government of Burma, which was first declared in Executive Order 13047.
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Revokes multiple executive orders
Cancels six previous executive orders (13047, 13310, 13448, 13464, 13619, and 13651) that established and modified sanctions against Burma.
Waives JADE Act sanctions
Determines it is in the national interest of the United States to waive the sanctions described in the Tom Lantos Block Burmese JADE Act of 2008.
Lifts travel restrictions
Ends the suspension of entry into the United States for certain individuals from Burma who were previously barred under prior executive orders.
Who does this affect?
- Government of Burma (Myanmar)
- U.S. businesses and investors
- Burmese individuals previously barred from U.S. entry
What is the real world impact?
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Normalizes relations with Burma
Rewards Burma for its democratic progress, encouraging further reforms. This also opens up the country for U.S. businesses and investment, strengthening economic ties between the two nations.
When does this start?
This order took effect at 1:00 p.m. eastern daylight time on October 7, 2016.