Honoring the contributions of Vietnamese Americans to American society over the past three decades.

Bill: 109-hres-228
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11]
Introduced: 2005-04-21 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Anniversaries
Asian American ethnic groups
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Communism
Congress
Congressional tributes
Democracy
East Asia
Equality before the law
Government Operations and Politics
History
Human rights
Immigration
Law
Refugees
Vietnam
Vietnamese Conflict

Summary:
action_date: 2005-04-21
text: 
Observes the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Republic of Vietnam to the Communist forces of North Vietnam. 
 
Supports all individuals taking part in events in Washington, D.C. and across the United States to observe this tragic event.

action_date: 2005-05-03
text: 
Honors the significant contributions of Vietnamese Americans to American society. 
 
Observes the 30th anniversary of the refugee exodus when the Republic of Vietnam fell to the Communist forces of North Vietnam, and honors the memory of those Vietnamese who lost their lives in that exodus.
 
Supports all individuals taking part in events in Washington, D.C. and across the United States to commemorate these momentous events. 
 
 Urges all U.S. citizens to share in remembering these events and working toward the full realization of freedom for all the people of Vietnam. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-05-03
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-05-03
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-05-03
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 0 (Roll no. 152). (text: CR H2758)
action_date: 2005-05-03
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 0 (Roll no. 152).(text: CR H2758)
action_date: 2005-05-03
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2778-2779)
action_date: 2005-05-03
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2005-05-03
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 228.
action_date: 2005-05-03
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2758-2762)
action_date: 2005-05-03
text: Mr. Fortenberry moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific Discharged.
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2005-04-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
action_date: 2005-04-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-04-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-04-21
text: Introduced in House