HR 249 Illinois House · 104th Regular Session

FALL OF SAIGON

Summary

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.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2025

Committee Review

Apr 2025

House Passage

Apr 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Apr 10, 2025 Last action Apr 30, 2025

Floor votes

How they voted

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

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Key actions

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

Apr 11, 2025

Committee

Referred to Rules Committee

lower

1 primary · 16 co-sponsors