Rohingya GAP Act (H.R. 8936)

The Frame

What this does

The bill authorizes specific annual funding through 2030 for atrocity investigations and conflict monitoring, and creates a new diplomatic office to coordinate U.S. strategy for Rohingya refugees and displaced persons.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Rohingya refugees

The bill directly impacts their access to humanitarian aid, educational scholarships, and international protection mechanisms.

Department of State

The agency is tasked with appointing a new Special Coordinator and managing new reporting and funding requirements.

United States Agency for International Development

The agency is required to consult on and implement humanitarian assistance and protection programs for the Rohingya.

Government of Bangladesh

The bill directs U.S. officials to engage with this government to improve refugee access to justice and protection within their borders.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 11, 2024.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill establishes a new U.S. Special Coordinator to lead efforts in preventing atrocities against the Rohingya people and authorizes funding for humanitarian aid, legal accountability, and educational scholarships. It mandates regular reporting to Congress on the effectiveness of U.S. policies regarding the Rohingya crisis in Burma and Bangladesh.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the role of the new Special Coordinator?

The Special Coordinator will lead U.S. policy coordination across government agencies and engage diplomatically with foreign governments and international organizations to support the Rohingya.

Does this bill provide direct financial aid to Rohingya refugees?

Yes, it authorizes funding for humanitarian assistance, including food, nutrition, healthcare, and education, as well as specific scholarships for higher education in the U.S.

How will the U.S. hold perpetrators accountable?

The bill supports evidence collection, documentation of atrocities, and mechanisms, including technical and financial assistance to investigative bodies like the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar.

Why It Matters

The bill authorizes specific annual funding through 2030 for atrocity investigations and conflict monitoring, and creates a new diplomatic office to coordinate U.S. strategy for Rohingya refugees and displaced persons.

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Discoveries

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policy shift90% confidence

Formalization of Rohingya-Specific Diplomacy

The bill marks a shift from general humanitarian aid to the creation of a dedicated, high-level diplomatic office (Special Coordinator) specifically for Rohingya atrocities.

Department of State Rohingya

Connected Entities

personAntony Blinken“Secretary of State who determined genocide occurred”Map →

organizationState“Referring to the Burmese government”Map →

locationBangladesh“Host country for Rohingya refugees”Map →

personRohingya refugees“The primary focus of the legislation”Map →

organizationBurma military and security forces“Responsible for the atrocities”Map →

organizationBurma military“Accused of committing atrocities”Map →

organizationUnited Nations Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Myanmar (FFM)“Provided key findings on the situation”Map →

locationBurma“The country where the Rohingya reside and where the conflict occurred”Map →

organizationWorld Food Program“Addresses food insecurity issues”Map →

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