Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 15 D · 2 R cosponsors

HR0249      — FALL OF SAIGON

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 April 10, 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

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 17 sponsors

    1 primary, 16 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

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

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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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 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. Resolution Adopted

  14. Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions

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

  16. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella

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

  18. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Swanson

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

  20. Assigned to International Relations, Tourism, and Trade

  21. Referred to Rules Committee

  22. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Hoan Huynh

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 16 co-sponsors · 166 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (16)

Not signed on (166)

166 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 HR0249      do?
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.
Who sponsors HR0249     ?
HR0249      is sponsored by Hoan Huynh (Democrat), Stephanie A. Kifowit (Democrat), Dan Swanson (Republican), Wayne A. Rosenthal (Republican), Dave Vella (Democrat), 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 HR0249     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced April 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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