HJRES 405 · 96th Congress · International Affairs

A joint resolution requiring the President to take certain steps to aid Indochinese refugees.

Introduced 1979-09-21· Sponsored by Rep. Kemp, Jack [R-NY-38]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1979-09-21)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Directs the President to: (1) rescue refugees found in distress on the high seas; (2) airlift medical supplies and food to the refugee camps; (3) airlift Indochinese refugees who have been admitted to the United States; (4) establish centers for medical care and to assist in the settlement of refugees; (5) continue negotiations to establish a consular office in Vietnam for those wishing to emigrate; and (6) call upon the United Nations General Assembly to discuss sanctions against Vietnam for human rights violations of its citizens.…

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