FALL OF SAIGON-48 YEARS
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 2023
Committee Review
May 2023
House Passage
May 2023
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 25, 2023
Last action May 18, 2023
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
17
Key actions
2
Committee
3
May 18, 2023
Lower · Passed
Resolution Adopted
lower
May 10, 2023
Lower · Passed
Recommends Be Adopted State Government Administration Committee; 009-000-000
lower
May 2, 2023
Committee
Assigned to State Government Administration Committee
lower
Apr 26, 2023
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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