The bill, H. RES. 1477, expresses support for recognizing September 2024 as "Boat People Awareness Month" to honor the Vietnamese who fled the Communist regime by boat between 1975 and 1995. It acknowledges the hardships faced by nearly 800,000 refugees, including the dangers of sea travel,...
Simple Explanation
The bill says that September 2024 should be a time to remember and honor brave people from Vietnam who left their country on boats to find a safer place to live. It talks about how difficult their journey was and how America welcomed them.