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119-sres-321119th Congress

A resolution commemorating 30 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and Vietnam on July 11, 2025.

Sponsored By: Senator Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]

Passed Senate

Summary

Strengthening the U.S.–Vietnam relationship is the resolution's main aim as it marks the 30th anniversary of diplomatic normalization. It highlights deeper cooperation across trade, security, education, and continued support for war-legacy programs like dioxin cleanup and unexploded ordnance removal.

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  • Honors Vietnamese Americans for their resettlement and contributions and recognizes their role in building ties and advancing reconciliation and economic partnership.
  • Honors U.S. service members who fought in Vietnam and supports veteran-led initiatives focused on reconciliation and remembrance.
  • Commits to sustained funding and operational support for war-legacy programs in Vietnam, including dioxin remediation at Bien Hoa Airport through 2028, unexploded ordnance removal, disability support, mine-action capacity building, and accounting for missing and fallen soldiers.
  • Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to the U.S.–Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and to expanding cooperation on trade, defense, maritime security, science, education, and people-to-people exchanges.

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]

OR • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]

    MT • R

    Sponsored 7/15/2025

Roll Call Votes

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