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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Sep 5, 2001
Viet Nam Human Rights Act - Declares the purpose of this Act is to promote the development of freedom and democracy in Viet Nam.Prohibits U.S. nonhumanitarian assistance to the Government of Viet Nam, with specified exceptions, unless the President determines and certifies to Congress that the Government of Viet Nam has made substantial progress in meeting certain human rights requirements.Requires the President to ensure that certain human rights requirements are applied with respect to the provision by specified international financial institutions of multilateral nonhumanitarian assistance to Viet Nam.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.Directs the Secretary of State to report annually to Congress on Viet Nam's progress toward freedom and democracy.
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Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] · R–NJ
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Received in the Senate.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 410 - 1 (Roll no. 335). (text: CR H5413-5415)
House roll call 335 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 410 - 1 (Roll no. 335).(text: CR H5413-5415)
House roll call 335 · Individual votesThe previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2833.
Considered by previous order of the House. (consideration: CR H5413-5427)
Consideration initiated by previous order of the House.
Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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.
Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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.
Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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