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US HR366

Resolution

Status

Introduced

4/30/2025

Primary Sponsor

Derek Tran

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Recognizes the 50th anniversary of Black April and the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, when Communist forces overthrew the Republic of Vietnam

  • Honors Vietnamese Americans' contributions over the past 50 years, noting the community now numbers over 2.3 million people who have excelled in public service, business, science, education, medicine, and the arts

  • Acknowledges U.S. humanitarian efforts including the 1975 Indochina Migration and Refugee Assistance Act, which allocated approximately $455 million for refugee evacuation and resettlement, along with Operations Frequent Wind, Babylift, New Life, and New Arrivals

  • Honors U.S. Armed Forces members and Army of the Republic of Vietnam soldiers who fought in the Vietnam War, as well as Vietnamese who lost their lives fleeing Vietnam in search of freedom

  • Reaffirms U.S. commitment to democracy and human rights, including in Vietnam where the Communist Party continues to restrict religious freedom, press freedom, speech, and assembly

Legislative Description

Recognizing the 50th anniversary of Black April and the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975.

Armed forces and national security

Last Action

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

4/30/2025

Committee Referrals

Foreign Affairs4/30/2025

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