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

This Senate resolution marks 50 years since Southeast Asian refugees began resettling in the United States after wars and genocide in Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam. It honors the sacrifices of Southeast Asian American communities, including those who served and died on behalf of the United States, and recognizes their contributions to the country. It states that the Senate continues to pursue policies on opportunities for these communities, including in education and health. It also affirms a U.S. commitment to embracing and assisting refugees, immigrants, and naturalized citizens. The resolution does not create new programs or spending.

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Sponsors

• Mazie K. Hirono Democrat sponsor
• 11 cosponsors