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H.Res. 427 (108th)

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the courageous leadership of the Unified Buddhist Church of Vietnam and the urgent need for religious freedom and related human rights in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

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Introduced

30 October 2003

Last action

19 November 2003 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Sanchez, Loretta [D-CA-46], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11], Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39], Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48], Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Delahunt, William D. [D-MA-10], Rep. Davis, Jo Ann [R-VA-1], Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33], Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14], Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32], Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], Rep. Hoeffel, Joseph M. [D-PA-13], Rep. Culberson, John Abney [R-TX-7], Rep. Bell, Chris [D-TX-25], Rep. Solis, Hilda L. [D-CA-32]

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Summary

Congratulates the new leadership of the Unified Buddhist Church of Vietnam. Urges the Government of Vietnam to: (1) respect the right of all independent religious organizations to freely practice their faith; and (2) release all Vietnamese citizens imprisoned for doing so, especially the Most Venerable Thich Huyen Quang and the Very Venerable Thich Quang Do. Urges the passage of the Vietnam Human Rights Act and implementation of the recommendations of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom. Urges the United States Embassy in Vietnam to closely monitor cases of abuse of religious belief and practice and report to the Congress on specific measures taken to protect and promote religious freedom in Vietnam.

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Timeline

  1. 30 October 2003

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 30 October 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 30 October 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 19 November 2003

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  5. 19 November 2003

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 13 (Roll no. 639). (text: CR H11520-11521)

    Source: Floor

  6. 19 November 2003

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  7. 19 November 2003

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 427.

    Source: Floor

  8. 19 November 2003

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  9. 19 November 2003

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 13 (Roll no. 639).(text: CR H11520-11521)

    Source: Floor

  10. 19 November 2003

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11520-11524)

    Source: Floor

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