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Resolution to Recognize September 2024 as 'Boat People Awareness Month'

Original title: HRES 1477: Bill to Recognize Boat People Awareness Month

Record date · September 19, 2024

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What This Bill Would Do

This formally expresses support for designating September 2024 as ' Awareness Month' to honor the hundreds of thousands of Vietnamese refugees who fled the country by sea between 1975 and 1995. It serves as a symbolic recognition of the humanitarian crisis and the subsequent resettlement of these individuals in the United States.

Why it matters

This provides official congressional recognition of the historical experience of Vietnamese refugees, which may influence future commemorative activities or educational initiatives regarding the Vietnamese-American community.

Background

Mrs. Steel is a U.S. Representative serving California's 45th congressional district, which includes parts of Orange County. context

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

Vietnamese-American community

The resolution provides official congressional recognition of the historical experiences of this community.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution provide funding for refugees?

No, this is a commemorative expressing support for an awareness month and does not authorize new funding.

What is the purpose of 'Boat People Awareness Month'?

The purpose is to honor and recognize the Vietnamese people who fled Communist Vietnam by boat following the Vietnam War.

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Historical Contextualization

The resolution explicitly links current awareness efforts to specific historical legislation from 1975 and 1980, framing the current recognition as a continuation of long-standing U.S. refugee policy.

Gerald Ford Indochina Migration and Refugee Assistance Act

Connected Entities

September 2024, Vietnam, Boat People and 2 more

dateSeptember 2024“Designated month for the awareness campaign”Map →

locationVietnam“Country of origin for the boat people”Map →

otherBoat People“Refers to the individuals fleeing Vietnam”Map →

otherVietnam War“The conflict that led to the displacement”Map →

OrganizationCommunist regime“The governing power in Vietnam during the relevant period”Map →

Sources

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