United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HRES 16 — Calling on the State Department to list the Socialist Republic of Vietnam as a "Country of Particular Concern" with respect to religious freedom.

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.

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Summary

Encourages the Department of State to place Vietnam on the list of "Countries of Particular Concern" for particularly severe violations of religious freedom. Condemns the ongoing and egregious violations of religious freedom in Vietnam, including the detention of religious leaders and the long-term imprisonment of individuals engaged in peaceful advocacy.Calls on Vietnam to lift restrictions on religious freedom and implement necessary legal and political reforms to protect religious freedom.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.

  2. Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does HRES 16 do?
Encourages the Department of State to place Vietnam on the list of "Countries of Particular Concern" for particularly severe violations of religious freedom. Condemns the ongoing and egregious violations of religious freedom in Vietnam, including the detention of religious leaders and the long-term imprisonment of individuals engaged in peaceful advocacy.Calls on Vietnam to lift restrictions on religious freedom and implement necessary legal and political reforms to protect religious freedom.
Who sponsors HRES 16?
HRES 16 is sponsored by Edward Royce (R).
What is the current status of HRES 16?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HRES 16?
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