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HR0197Introduced in the House

RECOGNIZES-VIETNAMESE FLAG

Passed

Introduced by Hoan Huynh, District 13

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Recognizes the flag of the former Republic of Vietnam as the official symbol of the Vietnamese American community in the State of Illinois and the United States. Recognizes the flag of the former Republic of Vietnam as a symbol of hope, love, and freedom for the Vietnamese American community in Illinois. Honors the contributions of Vietnamese Americans to the State over the last 50 years. Honors and recognizes the contributions of the veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces who served in Vietnam. Encourages all citizens of Illinois to call for freedom, human rights, and democracy in Vietnam.

Where it stands

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado

April 30, 2025

How did lawmakers vote?

HouseStage: House Int Relations, Tourism, & Trade Committee · April 30, 2025

14

Yes

0

No

3

Absent or Not Voting

17 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

What do people think?

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See how each representative voted

RepresentativeDistrictVote
Hoan Huynh13Yes
Michael Kelly15Yes
Kevin Olickal16Yes
Bradley Stephens20Not Voting
William Davis30Yes
Rick Ryan36Yes
Fred Crespo44Not Voting
Daniel Didech59Yes
Joyce Mason61Yes
Dave Vella68Yes

Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Hoan Huynh

  2. Referred to Rules Committee

  3. Assigned to International Relations, Tourism, and Trade

  4. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit

  5. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Swanson

  6. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Wayne A. Rosenthal

  7. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella

  8. Recommends Be Adopted International Relations, Tourism, and Trade; 014-000-000

  9. Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions

  10. Resolution Adopted

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dennis Tipsword

  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin McLaughlin

  14. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Chris Miller

  15. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Halbrook

  16. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jason R. Bunting

  17. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha

  18. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kyle Moore

  19. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason

  20. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly

  21. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca

  22. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Gill

  23. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal

  24. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah

  25. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly

  26. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Bob Morgan

  27. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin J. Moylan

  28. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung

  29. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret Croke

  30. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado

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