FREE Vietnam Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 23, 2013)
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.
What just happenedJun 3, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseApr 23, 2013
- Jun 3, 2013Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
- Apr 23, 2013IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Apr 23, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 23, 2013IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House