M-181 Vietnam

That, in the opinion of the House, the government should make it a priority, in relation to the protection and promotion of human rights in Vietnam, to ensure that the Government of Vietnam has made progress with particular reference to: (a) releasing all political and religious prisoners from imprisonment, house arrest and other forms of detention; (b) respecting the right to freedom of religion, including the right to participate in religious activities and institutions without interference, harassment, or involvement of the government; (c) the return of estates and properties confiscated from the churches and religious communities; (d) respecting the right to freedom of expression, assembly, and association, including the release of independent journalists, bloggers, and democracy and labour activists; (e) repealing or revising laws that criminalize peaceful dissent, independent media, unsanctioned religious activity, and nonviolent demonstrations and rallies, in accordance with international standards and treaties to which Vietnam is a party; (f) allowing Vietnamese nationals free and open access to international refugee programs; (g) respecting human rights of members of all ethnic and minority groups; and (h) addressing and ending the complicity of any official of the Government of Vietnam or any agency wholly or partly owned by the Government of Vietnam engaged in the trafficking in persons.