US Congress Senate Resolution 592 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)
Status: Introduced on December 1 2014 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2014-12-01 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6235-6236)
Pending: Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Recognizes the contributions of the Montagnards who fought loyally and bravely with U.S. Armed Forces during the Vietnam War, and who continue to suffer persecution in Vietnam as a result of this relationship. Condemns actions taken by the government of Vietnam to suppress basic human rights and civil liberties for all its citizens. Urges the President and Congress to develop policies that: (1) support Montagnards and other marginalized ethnic minority and indigenous populations such as the Khmer Krom and the Hmong in Vietnam, and (2) reflect U.S. interests and commitment to upholding human rights and democracy abroad.

A resolution recognizing the contributions of the Montagnard indigenous tribespeople of the Central Highlands of Vietnam to the United States Armed Forces during the Vietnam War, and condemning the ongoing violation of human rights by the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

Sen. Richard Burr [R-NC]

Date	Chamber	Action
2014-12-01	Senate	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6235-6236)

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/senate-resolution/592/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/sres592/BILLS-113sres592is.pdf