Passed on 2025-12-18
Resolution · 119th Congress · SRES 321
A resolution commemorating 30 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and Vietnam on July 11, 2025.
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Introduced 2025-07-15Topic: governance ethics · veterans military · environmentSummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis Senate resolution marks 30 years since the United States and Vietnam established diplomatic relations on July 11, 1995. It honors the contributions of Vietnamese Americans and the service of U.S. Armed Forces members who fought in Vietnam, along with veteran-led reconciliation efforts. It states a U.S. commitment to continue funding and operational support for war legacy programs in Vietnam, such as dioxin cleanup at Bien Hoa Airport, removal of unexploded bombs, disability support, and accounting for missing soldiers. It also reaffirms the 2023 Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and expresses the goal of strengthening cooperation with Vietnam across sectors. The resolution does not create new laws or provide funding.
Sponsors
- Jeff Merkley Democrat sponsor
- 1 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-18 | Senate | Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8892-8893) | |
| 2025-12-18 | Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. | floor pass | |
| 2025-12-18 | Senate | Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S8891-8893) | |
| 2025-12-18 | Senate | Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. | report |
| 2025-12-18 | Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. | report | |
| 2025-07-15 | Senate | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4371-4372) | refer |
| 2025-07-15 | Introduced in Senate | introduce |