Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 15 D · 10 R cosponsors

HR0197      — RECOGNIZES-VIETNAMESE FLAG

Last action — Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 25 sponsors

    1 primary, 24 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (15 D · 10 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

Recognizes the flag of the former Republic of Vietnam as the official symbol of the Vietnamese American community in the State of Illinois and the United States. Recognizes the flag of the former Republic of Vietnam as a symbol of hope, love, and freedom for the Vietnamese American community in Illinois. Honors the contributions of Vietnamese Americans to the State over the last 50 years. Honors and recognizes the contributions of the veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces who served in Vietnam. Encourages all citizens of Illinois to call for freedom, human rights, and democracy in Vietnam.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret Croke

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin J. Moylan

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Bob Morgan

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly

  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Gill

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason

  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kyle Moore

  14. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha

  15. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jason R. Bunting

  16. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Halbrook

  17. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Chris Miller

  18. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin McLaughlin

  19. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dennis Tipsword

  20. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer

  21. Resolution Adopted

  22. Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions

  23. Recommends Be Adopted International Relations, Tourism, and Trade; 014-000-000

  24. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella

  25. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Wayne A. Rosenthal

  26. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Swanson

  27. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit

  28. Assigned to International Relations, Tourism, and Trade

  29. Referred to Rules Committee

  30. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Hoan Huynh

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 24 co-sponsors · 158 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (24)

Not signed on (158)

158 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Int Relations, Tourism, & Trade

Passed 14 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 10001
Republican 4002
Total 14003
% of votes cast 82%0%0%18%
How each member voted (17)
Member Party Vote
Daniel Didech Democrat Yea
Dave Vella Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Not Voting
Hoan Huynh Democrat Yea
Joyce Mason Democrat Yea
Kevin John Olickal Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Michael J. Kelly Democrat Yea
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Yea
Rick Ryan Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Amy Elik Republican Yea
Brad Stephens Republican Not Voting
Jackie Haas Republican Yea
Jeff Keicher Republican Yea
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Not Voting
Ryan Spain Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR0197      do?
Recognizes the flag of the former Republic of Vietnam as the official symbol of the Vietnamese American community in the State of Illinois and the United States. Recognizes the flag of the former Republic of Vietnam as a symbol of hope, love, and freedom for the Vietnamese American community in Illinois. Honors the contributions of Vietnamese Americans to the State over the last 50 years. Honors and recognizes the contributions of the veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces who served in Vietnam. Encourages all citizens of Illinois to call for freedom, human rights, and democracy in Vietnam.
Who sponsors HR0197     ?
HR0197      is sponsored by Hoan Huynh (Democrat), Stephanie A. Kifowit (Democrat), Dan Swanson (Republican), Wayne A. Rosenthal (Republican), Dave Vella (Democrat), Brandun Schweizer (Republican), Dennis Tipsword (Republican), Martin McLaughlin (Republican), Chris Miller (Republican), Brad Halbrook (Republican), Jason R. Bunting (Republican), Nicole La Ha (Republican), Kyle Moore (Republican), Joyce Mason (Democrat), Michael J. Kelly (Democrat), Anthony DeLuca (Democrat), Mary Gill (Democrat), Kevin John Olickal (Democrat), Theresa Mah (Democrat), Camille Y. Lilly (Democrat), Bob Morgan (Democrat), Martin J. Moylan (Democrat), Sharon Chung (Democrat), Margaret Croke (Democrat), and Eva-Dina Delgado (Democrat).
What is the current status of HR0197     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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