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H.Res. 672 (111th)

Calling on the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to release imprisoned bloggers and respect Internet freedom.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

23 July 2009

Last action

21 October 2009 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Sanchez, Loretta [D-CA-46], Rep. Cao, Anh "Joseph" [R-LA-2], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11], Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Culberson, John Abney [R-TX-7], Rep. Lungren, Daniel E. [R-CA-3], Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16], Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5], Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28], Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]

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Summary

Supports the right of the citizens of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to access websites of their choosing and to have the freedom to share and publish information over the Internet. Calls on Vietnam to: (1) repeal Circular 07, Article 88, and similar statutes that restrict the Internet, so as to be in line with the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, to which Vietnam is a signatory; (2) become a responsible member state of the international community by respecting individuals' freedom of speech, freedom of press, and freedom of political association; and (3) release all political prisoners, including but not limited to 18 named bloggers and cyber activists.

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Timeline

  1. 23 July 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 23 July 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 23 July 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 24 July 2009

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1921)

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 21 October 2009

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  6. 21 October 2009

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H11545)

    Source: Floor

  7. 21 October 2009

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H11545)

    Source: Floor

  8. 21 October 2009

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 672.

    Source: Floor

  9. 21 October 2009

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11545-11549)

    Source: Floor

  10. 21 October 2009

    Floor

    Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

    Source: Floor

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