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HCONRES 50119th CongressIn Committee
Recognizing the importance of the Vietnamese Heritage Flag.
Introduced: Sep 19, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Tran, Derek [D-CA-45] (D-California)
Civil Rights & Justice
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
H. Con. Res. 50 is a nonbinding concurrent resolution introduced in the House that recognizes the yellow flag with three red stripes—the flag of the former Republic of Vietnam (1949–1975)—as both a symbol of the Vietnamese national community that fought alongside the United States against communism and as the emblem of the Vietnamese-American refugee community in the United States. The measure emphasizes the contributions of Vietnamese-Americans to American life, honors the sacrifices of those who fought during the Vietnam era, and acknowledges the refugee journey following the fall of Saigon in 1975. As a concurrent resolution, it expresses congressional sentiment rather than creating new law or policy.
Key Points
- 1The yellow flag with three red stripes is identified as the official flag of the former Republic of Vietnam (1949–1975).
- 2The resolution recognizes the flag as a unifying symbol for the Vietnamese-American refugee community in the United States.
- 3It highlights the significant cultural, economic, and civic contributions of Vietnamese-Americans it numbers over 1.5 million people.
- 4It emphasizes the shared sacrifices of American and South Vietnamese service members during the Vietnam War and the refugee experience after 1975.
- 5The measure is a symbolic statement (concurrent resolution) and does not establish new laws, budgets, or regulatory mandates; it is primarily about recognition and remembrance.
Impact Areas
Primary group/area affected: Vietnamese-American community, including refugees and descendants in the United States.Secondary group/area affected: Vietnamese-American organizations, cultural institutions, educators, veterans, and policymakers involved in commemoration and public memory.Additional impacts: May influence public discourse, education, and commemorative events related to the Vietnam War and Vietnamese-American history; does not carry budgetary or enforceable legal effects.
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