H.R. 3096 would promote freedom and democracy in Vietnam.

== Detailed Summary ==

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Vietnam Human Rights Act of 2007 - Prohibits U.S. nonhumanitarian assistance as of FY2008 to the government of Vietnam unless the President certifies to Congress that: (1) the government of Vietnam has made substantial progress respecting the release of political and religious prisoners, respecting religious freedoms and the rights of minorities, and respecting to access to U.S. refugee programs; and (2) neither any government of Vietnam official nor entity was complicit in a severe form of trafficking in persons (or the government of Vietnam took appropriate steps to end such complicity).

Authorizes the President to waive such requirements if increased U.S. nonhumanitarian assistance would promote the purposes of this Act or is otherwise in the U.S. national interest.

Authorizes the President to provide U.S. assistance through appropriate nongovernmental organizations and the Human Rights Defenders Fund for the support of individuals and organizations to promote human rights and nonviolent democratic change in Vietnam.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 9/18/2007: Passed/agreed9/19/2007: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rulesSenate and pass the bill, as amended AgreedRead twice and referred to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 3 (Roll no. 877).Committee on Foreign Relations.
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