Bill · H.Res. 1235· House(119-HRES-1235)
Recognizing the 51st anniversary of Black April and the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975.
- Introduced
- 4/29/2026
- Last activity
- 4/30/2026 — Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3327)
- Sponsored by
- Derek Tran
- Cosponsors
- - 13 - 2
- Introduced
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution recognizes the 51st anniversary of Black April and the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975. It honors the contributions of Vietnamese Americans to the United States over the last 51 years. The text also recognizes the service and sacrifices of members of the United States Armed Forces and the Army of the Republic of Vietnam. Additionally, it honors those who died while seeking freedom and democracy. Finally, it reaffirms the United States' commitment to democracy, human rights, and freedom.
Yes· 3 of 8
Would Asian Americans be better off under this?+3
The resolution honors the specific contributions and history of the Vietnamese American community.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+3
The resolution honors the service and sacrifice of United States Armed Forces members and the Army of the Republic of Vietnam.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+2
The resolution recognizes the historical displacement and resilience of the Vietnamese American community.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
-
Honors Service and Sacrifice: The resolution honors the service of the United States Armed Forces and the Army of the Republic of Vietnam, including those who died, as well as the memory of those who died seeking freedom (Resolution clauses 4, 5, and 6).
-
Recognition of Community Contributions: It honors the contributions of the Vietnamese American community to the United States and their commitment to upholding freedom and democracy (Resolution clauses 2 and 6).
-
Reaffirmation of Values: The resolution reaffirms the commitment of the United States to upholding democracy, human rights, and freedom for all people (Resolution clause 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are identified within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Asian Americans+3Good For Veterans+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Freedom Of Speech+2Improves Racial Equity+2Improves Pathway To Citizenship+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+2Improves Diplomatic Engagement+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Freedom Of Speech+2
- 5/4/2026
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- 4/30/2026
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3327)
- 4/29/2026
- Submitted in 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.
- 10 Cosponsors added.
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Janelle BynumDemocrat · Oregon
Judy ChuDemocrat · California
J. CorreaDemocrat · California
Lloyd DoggettDemocrat · Texas
Maxine DexterDemocrat · Oregon
Ro KhannaDemocrat · California
Young KimRepublican · California
Timothy KennedyDemocrat · New York
Zoe LofgrenDemocrat · California
Sam LiccardoDemocrat · California
Nicole MalliotakisRepublican · New York
Dave MinDemocrat · California
Brad ShermanDemocrat · California
Suhas SubramanyamDemocrat · Virginia
Norma TorresDemocrat · California