H.RES.332: Condemning the communist regime in Laos for its many human rights abuses, including its role in the abduction of United States citizens Houa Ly and Michael Vang.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 106th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about international affairs
  • Introduced Oct. 14, 1999
  • Latest Major Action Nov. 16, 1999

Bill Summary

Condemns the abduction of Houa Ly and Michael Vang and the current regime in Laos for its role in their disappearance.Expresses to the Department of State: (1) congressional dissatisfaction with the flawed investigation of this case undertaken by Ambassador Wendy Chamberlain and the U.S. Embassy in Laos; and (2) the urgent need to initiate a new independent investigation free from coordination with the Government of Laos.Calls upon the regime...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
Referred to House International Relations
Referred to House Ways and Means
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
Oct. 14, 1999

Introduced in the House by Mark A. Green (R-Wis.)

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