HR 197 Illinois House · 104th Regular Session

RECOGNIZES-VIETNAMESE FLAG

Summary

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.

Issues: ✓ Veterans

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2025

Committee Review

Apr 2025

House Passage

Apr 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Mar 17, 2025 Last action Apr 30, 2025

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This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Committee

Apr 30, 2025

Lower · Passed

Resolution Adopted

lower

Apr 30, 2025

Lower · Passed

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

lower

Apr 22, 2025

Committee

Assigned to International Relations, Tourism, and Trade

lower

Mar 19, 2025

Committee

Referred to Rules Committee

lower

1 primary · 24 co-sponsors