To promote freedom, human rights, and the rule of law as part of United States-Vietnam relations.
The bill’s titles are written by its sponsor.
Sponsor and status
Christopher “Chris” Smith
Sponsor. Representative for New Jersey's 4th congressional district. Republican.
114th Congress, 2015–2017
This bill was introduced on April 30, 2015, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.
Position statements
What legislators are saying
“<span class='\"kicker\"'>At hearing today, Rep. Smith says further expansion of bilateral relationship unacceptable w/o significant & irreversible human rights improvements</span>Pres. Obama Should Demand the Release of Prisoners of Conscience During Trip to”
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Rep. Christopher “Chris” Smith [R-NJ4]
(Sponsor)
on May 10, 2016
“CONGRESSWOMAN SHEILA JACKSON LEE TALKING POINTS ON Vietnam Advocacy Day:”
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Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee [D-TX18]
on Jun 23, 2015
“Cassidy Introduces Vietnam Human Rights Act”
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Sen. Bill Cassidy [R-LA]
on Mar 4, 2016
History
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Jul 19, 2004
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Passed House (Senate next)
This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 1587 (108th). |
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Jun 30, 2005
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Introduced
This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 3190 (109th). |
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Sep 18, 2007
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Passed House (Senate next)
This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 3096 (110th). |
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Apr 2, 2009
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Earlier Version —
Introduced
This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 1969 (111th). |
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Sep 11, 2012
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Earlier Version —
Passed House (Senate next)
This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 1410 (112th). |
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Aug 1, 2013
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Earlier Version —
Passed House (Senate next)
This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 1897 (113th). |
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Apr 30, 2015
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Introduced
Bills and resolutions are referred to committees which debate the bill before possibly sending it on to the whole chamber. |
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May 14, 2015
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Considered by Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations
A committee held a hearing or business meeting about the bill.
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H.R. 2140 (114th) was a bill in the United States Congress.
A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate in identical form and then be signed by the President to become law.
This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress, which met from Jan 6, 2015 to Jan 3, 2017. Legislation not enacted by the end of a Congress is cleared from the books.
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