Calling on the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to immediately and unconditionally release Father Thaddeus Nguyen Van Ly, and for other purposes.
Latest action · May 13, 2004 Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Progress
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- IntroducedMar 4, 2004
- Agreed to in HouseMay 12, 2004
- Agreed to in SenateNot reached
Summary
States that Congress: (1) condemns the detention of Father Thaddeus Nguyen Van Ly by the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and calls for his immediate and unconditional release; (2) condemns the violations of freedom of speech, religion, movement, association, and the lack of due process afforded to individuals in Vietnam; (3) urges the Government of Vietnam to consider the implications of its actions for the broader relationship with the United States, including the United States-Vietnam Bilateral Trade Agreement; (4) urges the Government of Vietnam to allow unfettered access to the Central Highlands by foreign diplomats, the international press, and nongovernmental organizations; and (5) condemns the extent of the violence used against Montagnard protesters on April 10 and 11, 2004, and the use of any violence against peaceful protests and demonstrations.
Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should: (1) make the immediate release of Father Ly a top concern; (2) reiterate its deep concern regarding the violation of Father Ly's and other prisoners' human rights, and continue to urge the Government of Vietnam to comply with international standards for freedom and human rights; (3) make it clear to the Government of Vietnam that the detention and human rights violations of Father Ly and other persons create obstacles to improved bilateral relations with the United States; and (4) reiterate the deep concern of the United States regarding the continued imprisonment of Father Ly, and other persons whose human rights are being violated, and discuss their legal status and humanitarian needs with the Government of Vietnam.
Recorded votes 1
Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.
| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 167 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Passed424–1 | May 12, 2004 |
Cosponsors 106
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Mar 4, 2004 to May 12, 2004, with 23 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-MA | Barney Frank | Original | Mar 4, 2004 |
| D-MD | Chris Van Hollen | Original | Mar 4, 2004 |
| R-CA | Christopher Cox | Original | Mar 4, 2004 |
| R-IN | Dan Burton | Original | Mar 4, 2004 |
| R-CA | Dana Rohrabacher | Original | Mar 4, 2004 |
| R-CA | Edward R. Royce | Original | Mar 4, 2004 |
| D-CA | Howard L. Berman | Original | Mar 4, 2004 |
| R-FL | Ileana Ros-Lehtinen | Original | Mar 4, 2004 |
| D-MA | James P. McGovern | Original | Mar 4, 2004 |
| D-VA | James P. Moran | Original | Mar 4, 2004 |
| D-RI | James R. Langevin | Original | Mar 4, 2004 |
| R-IL | John Shimkus | Original | Mar 4, 2004 |
| R-PA | Joseph R. Pitts | Original | Mar 4, 2004 |
| D-MO | Karen McCarthy | Original | Mar 4, 2004 |
| D-CA | Loretta Sanchez | Original | Mar 4, 2004 |
Actions 12
Everything that happened, newest first.
- May 13, 2004Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- May 12, 2004Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2874-2875)
- May 12, 2004Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- May 12, 2004On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 1 (Roll no. 167). (text as passed House: CR 5/11/2004 H2761)
- May 12, 2004Passed/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): 424 - 1 (Roll no. 167).(text as passed House: CR 5/11/2004 H2761)
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRES 311 | A resolution calling on the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to immediately and unconditionally release Father Thadeus Nguyen Van Ly, and for other purposes. | Related bill | Mar 4, 2004 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: International Affairs.
- Catholic Church
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Clergy
- Detention of persons
- Diplomacy
- Diplomats
- Due process of law
- East Asia
- Foreign Trade and International Finance
- Freedom of association
- Freedom of speech
- Government Operations and Politics
- Human rights
- International Affairs
- Law
- Most favored nation principle
- Nongovernmental organizations
- Normal trade relations
- Political prisoners
- Political violence
- Public demonstrations
- Religion
- Religious liberty
- Right to travel
- Trade agreements
- Vietnam
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Mar 4, 2004Introduced in House
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