US HR710 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 10-0)
Status: Introduced on April 28 2016 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2016-04-29 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2113-2114)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on April 28 2016 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2016-04-29 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2113-2114)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Recognizing the 41st anniversary of the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975. Recognizes the significance of the 41st anniversary of the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975. Honors: the contributions of Vietnamese Americans to the United States over the last 41 years and their tireless commitment to upholding freedom and democracy in Vietnam; the service of members of the U.S. Armed Forces and of the South Vietnamese forces who fought in Vietnam, including those who gave their lives; and the memory of the Vietnamese who lost their lives while attempting to flee Vietnam. Encourages all U.S. citizens to join in remembering the Fall of Saigon, honoring the contributions of the Vietnamese American community, and calling for freedom and democracy in Vietnam.
Title
Recognizing the 41st anniversary of the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975.
Sponsors
Rep. Alan Lowenthal [D-CA] | Rep. Tony Cardenas [D-CA] | Rep. Judy Chu [D-CA] | Rep. Gerald Connolly [D-VA] |
Rep. Derek Kilmer [D-WA] | Rep. Zoe Lofgren [D-CA] | Rep. Jim McDermott [D-WA] | Rep. Scott Peters [D-CA] |
Rep. Loretta Sanchez [D-CA] | Rep. Mark Takano [D-CA] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2016-04-29 | House | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2113-2114) |
2016-04-28 | House | Referred to House Armed Services |
2016-04-28 | House | Referred to House Foreign Affairs |
2016-04-28 | House | 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. |
2016-04-28 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
HR225 (Related) 2015-08-13 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Subjects
Asia
Citizenship and naturalization
Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Human rights
International affairs
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Vietnam
Citizenship and naturalization
Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Human rights
International affairs
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Vietnam
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-resolution/710/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hres710/BILLS-114hres710ih.pdf |