President Signs Bill to Fund Gov't thru Oct 4, Renew Burma Sanctions
On September 29, 2011, the House of Representatives agreed with the Senate’s version of H.R. 2017, a bill to make continuing appropriations through October 4, 2011. H.R. 2017 would also renew import restrictions against Burma contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 retroactive to July 26, 2011. The President signed H.R. 2017 into law on September 30, 2011.
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The Senate passed H.R. 2017 on September 26, 2011. H.R. 2017 was presented to the President on September 29, 2011.
According to Democratic Leader Pelosi (D-CA), the House is expected to vote early in the week of October 3, 2011 on a six-week continuing resolution.