United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 2833 (107th)
Viet Nam Human Rights Act
Introduced
5 September 2001
Last action
14 September 2001 · Calendars
Status
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 160.
Sponsors
Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22], Rep. Sanchez, Loretta [D-CA-46], Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39], Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Ballenger, Cass [R-NC-10], Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1], Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6]
Subjects
Asylum
Source updated
10 February 2026
Summary
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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Timeline
5 September 2001
Introduced
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.
Source: IntroReferral
5 September 2001
Introduced
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.
Source: IntroReferral
5 September 2001
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
5 September 2001
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
6 September 2001
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
6 September 2001
Vote
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 410 - 1 (Roll no. 335). (text: CR H5413-5415)
Source: Floor
6 September 2001
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 410 - 1 (Roll no. 335).(text: CR H5413-5415)
Source: Floor
6 September 2001
Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
Source: Floor
6 September 2001
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2833.
Source: Floor
6 September 2001
Floor
Considered by previous order of the House. (consideration: CR H5413-5427)
Source: Floor
6 September 2001
Floor
Consideration initiated by previous order of the House.
Source: Floor
10 September 2001
Introduced
Received in the Senate.
Source: IntroReferral
13 September 2001
Calendars
Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Source: Calendars
14 September 2001
Calendars
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 160.
Source: Calendars
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Placed on Calendar Senate · 14 September 2001 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 6 September 2001 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 5 September 2001 · Download file
Documents
8 official files
Placed on Calendar Senate (text)
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Placed on Calendar Senate (text)
Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 14 September 2001
Placed on Calendar Senate (PDF)
Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 14 September 2001
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Engrossed in House (text)
Engrossed in House · EN · 6 September 2001
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Engrossed in House (PDF)
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Passed House without amendment
summary · EN · 6 September 2001
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 5 September 2001
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Introduced in House
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Sponsors
- Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Sanchez, Loretta [D-CA-46] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Ballenger, Cass [R-NC-10] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6] · R · Cosponsor
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Related records
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Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/2833
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/107/hr/2833
- us · 107-hr-2833 · source updated 10 February 2026