H.Res. 672 · 111th Congress
Calling on the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to release imprisoned bloggers and respect…
Full title
Calling on the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to release imprisoned bloggers and respect Internet freedom.
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Van Hollen2 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
- House Introduced Jul 23, 2009
- House Passed Oct 21, 2009
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.
What it does: CRS summary · Passed House without amendment · Oct 21, 2009
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
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.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Calling on the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to release imprisoned bloggers and respect Internet freedom.
Latest action (Oct 21, 2009): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: House · Introduced: Jul 23, 2009
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
- House Introduced Jul 23, 2009
- House Passed Oct 21, 2009
No recorded floor vote found.