HRES 458 · 101th Congress · International Affairs

Concerning the normalization of relations between the United States and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

Introduced 1990-08-03· Sponsored by Rep. Cox, Christopher [R-CA-40]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs.(1990-08-21)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Declares that complete normalization of bilateral relations between the United States and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam must remain contingent upon: (1) the release of political and religious prisoners in Vietnam, the cessation of torture and psychological abuse within incarceration facilities, and the end of detentions without trial; (2) the abolition of political reeducation camps; (3) the establishment of an autonomous judiciary and bar association and codified rights for arrestees to appeal and to obtain independent legal representation; (4) the elimination of all prohibitions against organized opposition activity; (5) the repeal of the constitutional guarantee of permanent rule by the communist party; (6) a formal commitment by such party to permit free and open national elections; and (7) an acceptable resolution of all outstanding cases of U.S. military personnel unaccounted for in Southeast Asia.…

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Cosponsors (12)

12 Republicans