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Keeps World Bank funding to Burma’s government paused, with a national-interest exception

Officially: No New Burma Funds Act

Requires the U.S. to keep backing an existing World Bank pause on payments and new lending to the Government of Burma. Treasury can opt out if continuing the pause is not in the U.S. national interest.

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What this bill actually does

Tells the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury to direct the U.S. Executive Director at the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the World Bank’s main lending arm.
Requires the United States to use its “voice and vote” at the World Bank to keep an existing pause on World Bank disbursements (payouts) and new financing commitments (new lending) to the Government of Burma.
Links that pause to steps taken after the 2021 military coup that removed Burma’s democratically elected government.

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✓Arguments in support

Prevents funding an illegitimate regime: Ensures that U.S. contributions do not support Burma's military government, which lacks democratic legitimacy.
Advances human rights and governance: Conditions the resumption of funding on improvements in political stability and human rights in Burma.
Maintains U.S. foreign policy consistency: Continues an existing pause on funding, aligning with U.S. efforts to promote democracy and human rights.

✕Arguments against

Harms Burmese civilians via development delays: The pause on funding could halt important infrastructure and poverty alleviation projects, worsening the humanitarian situation.
Limits U.S. diplomatic flexibility: Ties the hands of the U.S. Treasury, potentially reducing leverage in negotiations with the Burmese government if reforms occur.

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House Committee

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Senate Review

Sent to Senate for consideration

Latest: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (12/2/2025)

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Passed Both Chambers

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Keeps World Bank funding to Burma’s government paused, with a national-interest exception

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