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Introduced
04/23/2013
04/23/2013
In Committee
06/03/2013
06/03/2013
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2015
01/03/2015
Introduced Session
113th Congress
Bill Summary
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.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Fostering Rights through Economic Engagement in Vietnam Act or FREE Vietnam Act, amends the Trade Act of 1974 to prevent Vietnam from being eligible for the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), which allows certain developing countries to export goods to the U.S. without paying tariffs. Specifically, Vietnam can only receive this duty-free treatment if the President certifies to Congress that Vietnam is not on a special watch list for failing to combat human trafficking, does not engage in widespread human rights abuses like restricting freedom of speech and religion, and meets other requirements of the Act. However, the President has the authority to waive these requirements if it is deemed to be in the national interest of the United States.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry
Sponsors (7)
Zoe Lofgren (D)*,
Gerry Connolly (D),
Susan Davis (D),
Alan Lowenthal (D),
Loretta Sanchez (D),
Brad Sherman (D),
Frank Wolf (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. (on 06/03/2013)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/1682/all-info | 04/25/2013 |
| BillText | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-113hr1682ih/pdf/BILLS-113hr1682ih.pdf | 04/30/2013 |
| Bill | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-113hr1682ih/pdf/BILLS-113hr1682ih.pdf.pdf | 04/30/2013 |
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