# 119-sres-542: A resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of Southeast Asian refugee resettlement and the many contributions and sacrifices of Southeast Asian Americans to the United States.

119-sres-542, A resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of Southeast Asian refugee resettlement and the many contributions and sacrifices of Southeast Asian Americans to the United States., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] (D-HI); status introduced (as of 2026-08-11).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-542
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of Southeast Asian refugee resettlement and the many contributions and sacrifices of Southeast Asian Americans to the United States.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-12-11
- Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] (D-HI)
- Cosponsors: 11
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-08-11

## Summary

**This resolution would commemorate the 50-year anniversary of large-scale Southeast Asian refugee resettlement and honor the sacrifices and contributions of Southeast Asian Americans.** It would note 1975 anniversaries such as the fall of Saigon and the Khmer Rouge's rule, record that the United States accepted more than 1.2 million Southeast Asian refugees while war and genocide displaced over 3 million people, acknowledge high rates of trauma and language barriers in these communities, and urge pursuing education and health opportunities and affirm commitment to refugees, immigrants, and naturalized citizens.

## Cosponsors (11)

- Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] (D-OR), 2025-12-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] (D-WI), 2025-12-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA), 2025-12-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D-MD), 2025-12-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ] (D-NJ), 2025-12-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (D-MN), 2025-12-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D-CA), 2025-12-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV] (D-NV), 2025-12-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] (D-IL), 2025-12-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] (D-HI), 2025-12-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA), 2025-12-11T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-s-2823: FAMILY Act
- 119-s-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- 119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026
- 119-s-1503: Equality Act
- 119-s-2295: Child Care for Working Families Act

## Sources
- [119-sres-542 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/542)

## Related
- [119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5066)
- [119-s-2823: FAMILY Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2823)
- [119-s-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-51)
- [119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5108)
- [119-s-1503: Equality Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1503)
- [119-s-2295: Child Care for Working Families Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2295)
- [All bills in Congress](https://policyrisk.com/legislation)

Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-542 (as of 2026-08-11).