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H.Res. 20 (111th)

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

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Introduced

6 January 2009

Last action

17 December 2010 · Passed

Status

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Sponsors

ED ROYCE, Rep. Sanchez, Loretta [D-CA-46], DANA ROHRABACHER, Zoe Lofgren, Rep. Cao, Anh "Joseph" [R-LA-2], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-6], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Jeff Fortenberry, Christopher Smith, Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11], John Boozman, ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN, Rep. Miller, Brad [D-NC-13], Rep. Lungren, Daniel E. [R-CA-42], Ted Poe, Rep. Massa, Eric J. J. [D-NY-29], Ken Calvert, Doug Lamborn, DON YOUNG, Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16], Rep. Garrett, Scott [R-NJ-5], Al Green, Rep. Inglis, Bob [R-SC-4], Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9], Joe Wilson, Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Wamp, Zach [R-TN-3], Rep. Pence, Mike [R-IN-6]

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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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Timeline

  1. 6 January 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 January 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 January 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 15 December 2010

    Floor

    At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Faleomavaega objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.

    Source: Floor

  5. 15 December 2010

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 20.

    Source: Floor

  6. 15 December 2010

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8475-8481)

    Source: Floor

  7. 15 December 2010

    Floor

    Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  8. 17 December 2010

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  9. 17 December 2010

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR 12/16/2010 H8595)

    Source: Floor

  10. 17 December 2010

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 12/15/2010 H8475)

    Source: Floor

  11. 17 December 2010

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 12/15/2010 H8475)

    Source: Floor

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