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H.Res. 952 (116th)

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives to recognize the resettlement of Southeast Asian refugees, commemorate the contributions of Southeast Asian Americans to the United States, urge the President to halt the deportation of Southeast Asian refugees, and advance equitable policies for Southeast-Asian-American communities.

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Introduced

5 May 2020

Last action

5 May 2020 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47], Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9], Rep. Rouda, Harley [D-CA-48], Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52], Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6], Rep. McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-9], Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46], Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14], Rep. Cisneros, Gilbert Ray [D-CA-31], Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7], Rep. Cox, TJ [D-CA-21], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12], Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3], Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Wexton, Jennifer [D-VA-10], Rep. Kildee, Daniel T. [D-MI-5], Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3], Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28], Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11], Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6], Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38], Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2]

Subjects

Asylum, Defence, Immigration

Source updated

3 January 2025

Asylum · Defence · Immigration

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Summary

This resolution commemorates the 45 years since Southeast Asian refugees began resettling in the United States and honors the sacrifices made by Southeast-Asian-American communities on behalf of the United States. The resolution recognizes the contributions of Southeast Asian Americans to the economic, educational, military, political, and social culture of the United States. The resolution opposes the deportation of Southeast Asian Americans who resettled to the United States as refugees from Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam. The resolution urges President Trump and his administration to place an immediate moratorium on the deportation of thousands of Southeast Asian Americans whose crimes occurred more than 10 years ago. Finally, the resolution calls for continued pursuit of comprehensive policies that ensure equity and justice for Southeast-Asian-American communities.

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Timeline

  1. 5 May 2020

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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  2. 5 May 2020

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 5 May 2020

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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