Joint Resolution
Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Section 1. Renewal of Import Restrictions Under Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.

Congress approves the renewal of import restrictions contained in section 3(a)(1) of the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.

Sec. 2. Merchandise Processing Fees.

Section 13031(j)(3)(A) of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (19 U.S.C. 58c(j)(3)(A)) is amended by striking ``October 14, 2014” and inserting ``October 21, 2014”.

Sec. 3. Time for Payment of Corporate Estimated Taxes.

Subparagraph (B) of section 401(1) of the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005 is amended by striking ``114.50 percent” and inserting ``114.75 percent”.

Sec. 4. Rule of Construction.

This joint resolution shall be deemed to be a ``renewal resolution” for purposes of section 9 of the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.

Sec. 5. Effective Date.

This joint resolution and the amendments made by this joint resolution shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this joint resolution or July 26, 2007, whichever occurs first.

Approved August 1, 2007.

Legislative History

• H.J.Res. 44, (S.J.Res. 16)

• SENATE REPORTS:
  • No. 110-146 (Comm. on Finance)
• CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 153 (2007):
  • July 23, considered and passed House.
  • July 24, considered and passed Senate.