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In House Committee·Last action 310 days ago

HR4140 Backs Rohingya Protection and Justice

Q: How do I support or oppose HR4140?

Choose support, opposition, or changes. Modern Action uses that stance, the bill context, and any reasons you choose to draft a message you can review, edit, and send.

Officially: Burma GAP Act

HR4140, the Burma GAP Act, aims to protect Rohingya refugees and promote justice for genocide victims. Affects Rohingya in Burma and Bangladesh by providing aid and restoring rights.

Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend HR4140. Modern Action explains Burma GAP Act in plain English, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can review before sending.

Where it stands

Sitting in House Committee

No vote scheduled. Constituent contact is what moves bills out of committee.

What this bill actually does

Policy declarations: Commits to ending Rohingya atrocities and supporting their leadership.
Diplomatic strategy: Restores Rohingya citizenship and promotes power-sharing.
Humanitarian assistance: Authorizes aid for protection and basic needs.

↓ Why your message matters here

This bill is sitting in committee with no scheduled vote — which means a small number of constituent messages can decide whether it moves forward or quietly dies.

Where your representatives stand

Enter your ZIP to see how your senators and member of Congress have voted, sponsored, or spoken on this bill.

The debate

What people are saying about this bill

✓Arguments in support

Addressing Genocide: Supporters argue the U.S. has a moral duty to respond to the documented genocide against the Rohingya.
Humanitarian Aid: Providing essential resources like food and healthcare helps prevent further loss of life among vulnerable populations.
Preventing Future Atrocities: By holding perpetrators accountable, the bill aims to deter future crimes and break cycles of violence.

✕Arguments against

Implementation Concerns: Critics may worry about the feasibility of effectively implementing the bill's provisions in a complex international context.
Resource Allocation: Some might argue that the resources could be better allocated to other pressing domestic or international issues.
Diplomatic Relations: There could be concerns about how the bill affects U.S. diplomatic relations with Myanmar and other countries in the region.

Where this bill is in the process

Legislative timeline

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Introduced

Introduced in House

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House Committee

Under House committee consideration

Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (6/25/2025)

JUN 25

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House Floor Vote

Voted on by House

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Passed House

Approved by House

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Senate Review

Sent to Senate for consideration

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Passed Both Chambers

Approved by both House and Senate

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Signed into Law

Signed by the President

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Questions people ask about contacting Congress on HR4140

How do I support or oppose HR4140, Burma GAP Act?

Choose one clear position: support, oppose, or amend. Then pick any reasons or personal context you want included. Modern Action uses that input and the bill context to draft a message you can review, edit, and send.

Who does Modern Action contact about this bill?

Congressional offices prioritize messages from their own constituents. Modern Action uses your address to route the drafted message to your House representative when that is the most relevant target for this bill.

What does Modern Action include in the message?

The draft includes the bill number, your position, the reasons you selected, any personal context you added, and a direct ask such as voting yes, voting no, cosponsoring, opposing, or seeking changes. You stay in control because you review it before it sends.

Take action on HR4140: Burma GAP Act

This page is for understanding Burma GAP Act, choosing whether you support it, oppose it, or want changes. Modern Action drafts the message before it goes to Congress.

Modern Action keeps the action tied to the bill itself: what it would do, where it is in the process (committee), which office can still act, and what ask belongs in the message.

You are not starting from a blank form. Modern Action drafts the message around HR4140, your stance, and the reasons you choose, then leaves the final review and edits to you.

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