Sec. 2. Statement of policy

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It is the policy of the United States to— support a strong, prosperous, and independent Vietnam that promotes and protects human rights, embraces fully the rule of law, and allows an open space for civil society, media, and independent religious institutions and labor unions; strengthen the bilateral relationship with Vietnam while recognizing that continued progress and the success of the United States-Vietnam strategic partnership will depend on the Government of Vietnam’s commitment to abide by its international commitments, adhere to universal standards, and protect the fundamental human rights of the Vietnamese people; hold an annual results-based dialogue focused on human rights issues with senior officials of the Government of Vietnam, informed by prior consultation with the Vietnamese-American community, human rights groups, and other experts and nongovernmental organizations about issues of concern; embed human rights concerns across the full spectrum of official interactions between the Government of the United States and the Government of Vietnam, including in all aspects of the United States-Vietnam Comprehensive Partnership, recognizing the relevance of human rights improvements in Vietnam for United States national interests and the relevance of a whole of government approach to human rights promotion that views concrete improvements as key parts of an ongoing discussions on trade, security, humanitarian cooperation, and economic development; assess Vietnam’s progress toward respecting the basic rights of workers, as described in each report required by section 702 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003 ( Public Law 107–228 ; 22 U.S.C. 2151n note) and in light of the commitments specified in the United States-Vietnam Plan for Enhancement of Trade and Labor Relations, notwithstanding the fact that the Trans Pacific Partnership did not go into effect; press for ratification of ILO Conventions No. 87 (Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organize) and No. 98 (Right to Organize and Collective Bargaining) and the recognition of independent labor unions; evaluate future trade negotiations with the Government of Vietnam in accordance with the criteria set forth for country eligibility under subsections (b)(2) and

(c)of section 502 of the Trade Act of 1974 ( 19 U.S.C. 2462 ), relating to the Generalized System of Preferences, and in accordance with the provisions of the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 (title I of Public Law 114–26 ; 19 U.S.C. 4201 et seq.); assess whether there are any foreign persons working directly or indirectly for the Government of Vietnam who, based on credible evidence— are responsible for extrajudicial killings, torture, enforced disappearances, or prolonged detention without trial against individuals in Vietnam who seek— to expose illegal activity carried out by government officials; or to obtain, exercise, defend, or promote internationally recognized human rights and freedoms, such as the freedoms of religion, expression, association, and assembly, and the rights to a fair trial and democratic elections; acted as agents of or on behalf of a foreign person in a matter relating to an activity described in subparagraph (A); are government officials, or senior associates of any such official, who are responsible for, or complicit in, ordering, controlling, or otherwise directing, acts of significant corruption, including the expropriation of private or public assets for personal gain, corruption related to government contracts or the extraction of natural resources, bribery, or the facilitation or transfer of the proceeds of corruption to foreign jurisdictions; or have materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services in support of, an activity described in subparagraph (C).

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