Bill > AR78

This resolution, HR 78, designates July 23, 2026, to July 30, 2026, as Boat People Awareness Week and September 2026 as Boat People Awareness Month to honor the Vietnamese refugees, referred to as "boat people," who fled Vietnam by boat and ship between 1975 and 1995 to escape an oppressive communist regime. The resolution acknowledges the perilous journey undertaken by these refugees, many of whom faced dangers like pirates, storms, and overcrowded vessels, with an estimated 200,000 to 400,000 perishing at sea according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. It also highlights the significant influx of Vietnamese refugees into the United States following the fall of Saigon, supported by legislation like the Indochina Migration and Refugee Assistance Act and the Refugee Act of 1980, and recognizes the establishment of Vietnamese communities, such as Little Saigon in Orange County, San Jose, and San Diego, as a testament to the resilience and spirit of the Vietnamese refugee community.

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