House Simple Resolution 293
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Recognizing the 42nd anniversary of the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 28, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
293
Congress
115
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Recognizes the significance of the 42nd anniversary of the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975.
Honors:
- the contributions of Vietnamese Americans to the United States over the last 42 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.
April 28, 2017
05/23/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
05/18/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
04/28/2017
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.
04/28/2017
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2962)
04/28/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
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