Congress·In Committee·H.Res. 1235

Recognizing the 51st anniversary of Black April and the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975.

Vietnamese American History: Commemorating the Fall of Saigon

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This is a non-controversial commemorative resolution with bipartisan support that honors a significant American community.

Key Points

This resolution marks the 51st anniversary of the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, a day many Vietnamese Americans call Black April. It honors the millions of people who fled the communist regime to find safety and freedom in the United States.
The proposal recognizes the service of both American and South Vietnamese soldiers who fought together during the Vietnam War. It specifically remembers the 58,000 U.S. troops and 260,000 South Vietnamese troops who lost their lives.
It highlights the success of the Vietnamese American community, which now includes over 2.3 million people. The resolution praises their contributions to American business, science, medicine, and the arts over the last five decades.
The resolution also criticizes the current government of Vietnam for human rights abuses. It calls for better protections for religious freedom, free speech, and the press in that country today.

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Apr 29, 2026House

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.

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Apr 29, 2026

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Official Title

Recognizing the 51st anniversary of Black April and the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975.

Bill NumberHRES 1235

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred 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.