US Congress Senate Resolution 229 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: Introduced on July 24 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-07-24 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4138-4139)
Pending: Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

A resolution 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. 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.

A resolution 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.

Sen. Richard Burr [R-NC]

Sen. Thom Tillis [R-NC]

Date	Chamber	Action
2017-07-24	Senate	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4138-4139)

HR797 (Same As) 2018-06-04 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-resolution/229/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/sres229/BILLS-115sres229is.pdf