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H.R. 1682

FREE Vietnam Act

Fostering Rights through Economic Engagement in Vietnam Act or FREE Vietnam Act - Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to add Vietnam to the list of countries ineligible for designation as a beneficiary developing country for purposes of duty-free treatment of its products under the generalized system of preferences unless the President certifies to Congress that Vietnam: (1) is not on the special watch list of countries not in compliance with minimum standards for the elimination of human trafficking; (2) does not engage in pervasive violations of internationally-recognized human rights, including freedom of speech and freedom of religion; and (3) otherwise meets the requirements of this Act.

Authorizes the President to waive such requirements if it is in the U.S. national interest.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-19](D-CA)Sponsor
6 cosponsors5 D1 R
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  • Introduced in HouseApr 23, 2013
  1. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

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    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House

FREE Vietnam Act — Informed