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- H.RES.29
H.RES.29: Calling for Internet freedom in Vietnam.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced Jan. 7, 2011
- Latest Major Action March 1, 2011
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)
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; and (2) become a responsible member...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.
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| Jan. 7, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Loretta Sánchez (D-Calif.) |