HR0249Introduced in the House
FALL OF SAIGON
Introduced by Hoan Huynh, District 13
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Honors the contributions of Vietnamese and Vietnamese Americans to the United States and their values of upholding human rights, freedom, and democracy and recognizes the sacrifices made in order to support these values, including losses of family, home, and life. Honors the courage, dignity, strength, and resilience of Vietnamese refugees who were forced to flee their home to escape persecution and rebuild their lives and recognizes the need to build empathy and understanding for the plight of refugees. Urges all Illinoisans to take time to learn about the history and contributions of Vietnamese and Vietnamese American people to Illinois and the United States.
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
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Hoan Huynh | 13 | Yes |
| Michael Kelly | 15 | Yes |
| Kevin Olickal | 16 | Yes |
| Bradley Stephens | 20 | Not Voting |
| William Davis | 30 | Yes |
| Rick Ryan | 36 | Yes |
| Fred Crespo | 44 | Not Voting |
| Daniel Didech | 59 | Yes |
| Joyce Mason | 61 | Yes |
| Dave Vella | 68 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Hoan Huynh
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to International Relations, Tourism, and Trade
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Swanson
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Wayne A. Rosenthal
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella
Recommends Be Adopted International Relations, Tourism, and Trade; 014-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions
Resolution Adopted
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Gill
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Bob Morgan
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin J. Moylan
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret Croke
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado
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