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Recognizing the 49th anniversary of Black April and the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975.
5/23/2024, 4:05 AM
Summary of Bill HRES 1187
Bill 118 HRES 1187, also known as Recognizing the 49th anniversary of Black April and the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, is a resolution introduced in the US Congress to commemorate the events that took place on April 30, 1975, when the city of Saigon fell to North Vietnamese forces, marking the end of the Vietnam War.
The resolution acknowledges the sacrifices made by the Vietnamese people during the war and recognizes the contributions of Vietnamese Americans to the United States. It also honors the memory of those who lost their lives during the conflict and expresses support for the Vietnamese community in the US.
The resolution highlights the importance of remembering and learning from the events of Black April and the Fall of Saigon, in order to ensure that such tragedies are not repeated in the future. It also calls on the US government to continue to support human rights and democracy in Vietnam. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1187 serves as a reminder of the impact of the Vietnam War on both the Vietnamese people and the United States, and emphasizes the need for continued efforts to promote peace and reconciliation.
The resolution acknowledges the sacrifices made by the Vietnamese people during the war and recognizes the contributions of Vietnamese Americans to the United States. It also honors the memory of those who lost their lives during the conflict and expresses support for the Vietnamese community in the US.
The resolution highlights the importance of remembering and learning from the events of Black April and the Fall of Saigon, in order to ensure that such tragedies are not repeated in the future. It also calls on the US government to continue to support human rights and democracy in Vietnam. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1187 serves as a reminder of the impact of the Vietnam War on both the Vietnamese people and the United States, and emphasizes the need for continued efforts to promote peace and reconciliation.
Congressional Summary of HRES 1187
This resolution recognizes the significance of the 49th anniversary of Black April and the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, when South Vietnam was overthrown by communist forces. The resolution also honors (1) the service of members of the U.S. Armed Forces and South Vietnamese forces who fought in Vietnam, including those who gave their lives; (2) the contributions of Vietnamese Americans to the United States; and (3) the memory of those Vietnamese who lost their lives attempting to flee Vietnam.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 1187
Bill HRES 1187 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 30, 2024. Bill HRES 1187 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 30, 2024. Bill HRES 1187's most recent activity was 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. as of April 30, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1187
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 1187
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1187
Recognizing the 49th anniversary of Black April and the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975.
Recognizing the 49th anniversary of Black April and the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 1187
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