H.Res. 218
Calling on the Secretary of State to list the Socialist Republic of Vietnam as a "Country of Particular Concern" with respect to religious freedom.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
Sponsor
Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39]
Bill Details
- Update Date
- Jan 11, 2023
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Bill Type
- HRES
- Resolution Number
- 218
- Congress
- 113
- Introduced Date
- May 16, 2013
- Policy Area
- International Affairs
- Is Law
- No
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
Source: House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
Source: House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Source: House floor actions
Introduced in House
Source: Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Source: Library of Congress
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, cease all expropriations of church properties, and implement necessary legal and political reforms to protect religious freedom.
Urges the State Department to demonstrate clearly that the expansion of bilateral ties will depend on improvements in religious freedom and related rights.
Foreign Affairs Committee
Introduced in House
May 16, 2013