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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.

USA116th CongressHRES-952| House 
| Updated: 5/5/2020
Alan S. Lowenthal

Alan S. Lowenthal

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (27)
Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Jennifer Wexton (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Harley Rouda (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)TJ Cox (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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
May 5, 2020
Introduced in House
May 5, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • May 5, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • May 5, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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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.

USA116th CongressHRES-952| House 
| Updated: 5/5/2020
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
May 5, 2020
Introduced in House
May 5, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • May 5, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • May 5, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Alan S. Lowenthal

Alan S. Lowenthal

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (27)
Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Jennifer Wexton (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Harley Rouda (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)TJ Cox (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Immigration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AsiaBorder security and unlawful immigrationCambodiaCitizenship and naturalizationCommemorative events and holidaysConflicts and warsCongressional tributesCriminal justice information and recordsImmigrant health and welfareImmigration status and proceduresLaosRacial and ethnic relationsRefugees, asylum, displaced personsVietnamWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity