Bill · H.Res. 528· House(119-HRES-528)
Expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2025, as "Veterans of the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Day".
- Introduced
- 6/20/2025
- Last activity
- 7/14/2025 — Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3207)
- Sponsored by
- Derek Tran
- Cosponsors
- None
- 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 expresses support for designating June 19, 2025, as "Veterans of the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Day." The measure seeks to recognize the South Vietnamese military forces established in 1955. It highlights the heavy losses and hardships faced by these service members during and after the Vietnam war. The resolution also acknowledges the contributions these veterans have made to American society as citizens. Finally, it aims to honor those who sacrificed their lives and those who continue to serve as voices for democracy and human rights.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would Asian Americans be better off under this?+7
The resolution honors the history and contributions of South Vietnamese-born individuals within the Asian American community.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+6
The resolution specifically aims to honor the sacrifices and service of South Vietnamese military veterans.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+5
The resolution honors the service and sacrifices of South Vietnamese veterans.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition and Honor: The resolution supports the designation of a specific day to remember soldiers who sacrificed their lives for freedom and democracy (Resolution, Section 1).
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Commemoration of Survivors and Activists: The measure seeks to honor the victims, survivors, activists, and freedom fighters of the Vietnam war (Resolution, Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in 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+7Good For Veterans+6Good For Immigrants+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+5
- 7/14/2025
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3207)
- 6/20/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.