Recognizing the contributions of the Montagnard indigenous tribespeople of the Central Highlands of Vietnam to the United States Armed Forces during the Vietnam War, and condemning the ongoing violation of human rights by the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 22, 2018)
Recognizes: (1) the contributions of the Montagnards who fought loyally and bravely with U.S. Armed Forces during the Vietnam War and who continue to suffer persecution in Vietnam as a result of this relationship, and (2) that eligible Montagnards should be provided access to the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program for resettlement in the United States and in other countries.
Condemns actions taken by the government of Vietnam to suppress the basic human rights and civil liberties of its citizens.
Calls on Vietnam to allow human rights groups access to all regions of the country and to end restrictions of basic human rights, including the right for Montagnards to practice their Christian faith freely, the right to land and property, freedom of movement, the right to retain ethnic identity and culture, and access to an adequate standard of living.
Urges the President and Congress to develop policies that: (1) support Montagnards and other marginalized ethnic minority and indigenous populations, and (2) reflect U.S. interests and commitment to upholding human rights and democracy abroad.
What just happenedJun 4, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMar 22, 2018
- Jun 4, 2018Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
Indo-Pacific Subcommittee - Jun 4, 2018Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
Africa Subcommittee - Mar 22, 2018IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Judiciary Committee - Mar 22, 2018IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Mar 22, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 22, 2018IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House