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H.R. 2368 107th Congress House

Viet Nam Human Rights Act

Official title: To promote freedom and democracy in Viet Nam.

Introduced: June 28, 2001 Introduced by: Christopher H. Smith Republican · New Jersey See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 107th Congress ended
It never became law before the 107th Congress (2001–2002) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 5, 2001
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 117.
Sep 5, 2001
Committee on Rules discharged.
Sep 5, 2001
Committee on Financial Services discharged.
Sep 5, 2001
House Committee on Rules Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Sept. 5, 2001.
Sep 5, 2001
House Committee on Financial Services Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Sept. 5, 2001.
Sep 5, 2001
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on International Relations. H. Rept. 107-199, Part I.
Aug 1, 2001
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Aug 1, 2001
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 20, 2001
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Monetary Policy and Trade, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
Jun 28, 2001
Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jun 28, 2001
Introduced in House
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 Latest action September 5, 2001

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 117.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Viet Nam Human Rights Act - Declares the purpose of this Act is to promote the development of freedom and democracy in Viet Nam.

Establishes a Congressional-Executive Commission on Viet Nam to monitor: (1) the acts of the Government of Viet Nam which reflect compliance with or violation of human rights, in particular those contained in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; (2) the rule of law in Viet Nam; and (3) the development of U.S. programs and activities and private organizations to increase the interchange of people and ideas between the United States and Viet Nam.

Prohibits U.S. nonhumanitarian assistance to the Government of Viet Nam unless the President determines and certifies to Congress that the Government of Viet Nam has complied with certain human rights requirements. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to instruct the U.S. Executive Director of specified international financial institutions to use the U.S. vote to deny multilateral nonhumanitarian assistance to Viet Nam unless the President determines and certifies to Congress that such requirements have been met.

Authorizes U.S. assistance for the support of individuals and organizations to promote human rights and nonviolent democratic change in Viet Nam.

Sets forth U.S. policy with respect to: (1) overcoming the jamming of Radio Free Asia by Viet Nam; (2) U.S. educational and cultural exchange programs to promote freedom and democracy in Viet Nam; and (3) the offer of refugee resettlement to Viet Nam nationals.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 2833 Viet Nam Human Rights Act
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 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3
D
Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Sep 5, 2001
 D
McCollum, Betty
Minnesota · Sep 5, 2001
 D
Lofgren, Zoe
California · Jun 28, 2001
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