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H. RES. 1003 — Recognizing the accomplishments and the contributions of Vietnamese Americans.
February 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:170
H. RES. 1003 is a resolution recognizing the accomplishments and contributions of Vietnamese Americans in the United States. The resolution highlights that after the Vietnam War, about 800,000 Vietnamese refugees resettled in the United States, and there are now approximately 1.7 million...
Simple Explanation
This resolution from Congress is a way of saying "thank you" to Vietnamese Americans for all the amazing things they've done in the country, like being great at business, school, and other important jobs, and making America a more colorful and fun place to live.
H. R. 9977 — To direct the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide assistance for individuals affected by exposure to Agent Orange, and for other purposes.
October 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,130
H.R. 9977 aims to provide assistance to individuals affected by exposure to Agent Orange, particularly those in Vietnam and the descendants of those exposed. The bill instructs the United States Agency for International Development, the Secretary of Health and Human Services,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9977 is a plan to help people who were hurt by a chemical called Agent Orange by giving them medical care and fixing the land where it was used. It wants to make sure that these people's kids and some special groups get help too.
H. RES. 1187 — Recognizing the 49th anniversary of Black April and the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975.
April 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:298
H. RES. 1187 is a resolution recognizing the 49th anniversary of Black April and the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975. It acknowledges the contributions of Vietnamese Americans to the United States and their commitment to freedom, human rights, and democracy in Vietnam. The resolution also...
Simple Explanation
This resolution is like a special reminder day to think about what happened when the city called Saigon changed on April 30, 1975. It also wants people to remember how Vietnamese Americans have helped the United States, and it honors the brave soldiers and people who were involved in the war or tried to leave Vietnam.

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