Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Southeast Asian refugee resettlement and the many contributions and sacrifices of Southeast Asian Americans to the United States.

House Resolution

H.Res. 948

119th Congress

Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Southeast Asian refugee resettlement and the many contributions and sacrifices of Southeast Asian Americans to the United States.

In Committee

Introduced:Dec 11, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Derek Tran

D - CA

Cosponsors

9

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This House resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of Southeast Asian refugee resettlement, honoring over 3 million Vietnamese, Hmong, Cambodian, and Lao Americans. It acknowledges their service as US allies during the Vietnam War and Secret Wars, the Khmer Rouge genocide, and ongoing challenges including 60%+ PTSD rates and 40-50% limited English proficiency.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This House resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of Southeast Asian refugee resettlement, honoring over 3 million Vietnamese, Hmong, Cambodian, and Lao Americans. It acknowledges their service as US allies during the Vietnam War and Secret Wars, the Khmer Rouge genocide, and ongoing challenges including 60%+ PTSD rates and 40-50% limited English proficiency.

Last updated: 12/26/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Commemorates 50th anniversary of Fall of Saigon and Southeast Asian refugee resettlement
Honors over 3 million Southeast Asian Americans and their contributions
Recognizes Hmong, Lao allies in 13-year Secret Wars alongside CIA
Acknowledges 1.5-3 million Cambodians killed in Khmer Rouge genocide
Notes ongoing health disparities: 60%+ PTSD among Cambodian refugees
Affirms US commitment to refugees, immigrants, and naturalized citizens

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Southeast Asian American communities receive bipartisan congressional recognition of sacrifices and contributions. House version parallels Senate resolution, showing broad support. May inform refugee policy and mental health services. Intergenerational trauma of refugee children is acknowledged.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

948, 119th Congress (2025). "Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Southeast Asian refugee resettlement and the many contributions and sacrifices of Southeast Asian Americans to the United States.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hres-948