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- H.RES.672
H.RES.672: Calling on the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to release imprisoned bloggers and respect Internet freedom.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced July 23, 2009
- Latest Major Action Oct. 21, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
21 (13 Democrats, 9 Republicans)
Bill Summary
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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 672.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| July 23, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Loretta Sánchez (D-Calif.) |