A concurrent resolution urging the President to take new steps to aid Vietnamese refugees.

Summary

Urges the President to: (1) rescue refugees found in distress on the high seas; (2) airlift medical supplies and food to the refugee camps; (3) airlift Vietnamese refugees who have been admitted to the United States; (4) establish centers for medical care and to assist in the settlement of refugees; (5) establish a consular office in Vietnam for those wishing to emigrate; and (6) call upon the United Nations General Assembly to discuss sanctions against Vietnam for inhumane treatment of its citizens.

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Timeline

1. 2 August 1979

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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2. 2 August 1979

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   Introduced in House

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3. 2 August 1979

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   Introduced in House

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 2 August 1979

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Sponsors

• Rep. Kemp, Jack [R-NY-31] · R · Sponsor
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