S.Res. 541 (112th): A resolution condemning the Government of Vietnam for human rights violations.

Introduced:
Aug 02, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Sen. John Cornyn [R-TX]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This resolution was introduced on August 2, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Aug 02, 2012
Referred to Committee Aug 02, 2012
Cosponsors
3 cosponsors (2D, 1R) (show)
Committees

Senate Foreign Relations

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Last updated Aug 02, 2012.
7 pages

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8/2/2012--Introduced.
Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to democracy, human rights, civil liberties, and the rule of law.
Condemns the ongoing human rights violations committed by the government of Vietnam against the Vietnamese people.
Urges the President, the Secretary of State, and all other appropriate U.S. government officials to ensure that U.S.-Vietnam relations include robust discussion on Vietnam's troubling human rights record.
Encourages the Secretary to place Vietnam on the list of Countries of Particular Concern with regard to religious freedom.
Urges the President, the Secretary, and other world leaders to support the human rights of the people of Vietnam and to call on the President of Vietnam to:
(1) release all political and religious prisoners; and
(2) protect freedom of expression, assembly, association, or religion.

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