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CA SR59

Resolution

Status

Failed

11/30/2016

Primary Sponsor

Janet Nguyen

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 Session

AI Summary

  • Urges President Obama to prioritize human rights concerns during the February 15-16, 2016 ASEAN summit at Sunnylands Estate in Rancho Mirage, California

  • Requests the President raise specific issues including political prisoners in Vietnam, politically motivated prosecutions in Malaysia, political repression in Cambodia, and suppression of free expression in Thailand

  • Directs President Obama to discuss implementation of Senate Joint Resolution 5 with Vietnam's government leader regarding reauthorization of the Humanitarian Resettlement Program and Orderly Departure Program for disabled South Vietnamese Army veterans and their families

  • Requires the California State Senate to transmit copies of this resolution to the President, Vice President, Congressional leadership, and California's federal representatives

Legislative Description

Relative to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

Last Action

From committee without further action.

11/30/2016

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/25/2016
Rules2/11/2016

Full Bill Text

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