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Commemorating 50 Years of Southeast Asian Refugee Resettlement and Future Support.

The US Senate commemorates the 50th anniversary of the resettlement of Southeast Asian refugees (Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos) and honors their significant contributions to the nation. The resolution commits the Senate to pursuing comprehensive policies aimed at improving access to education and health services for this community. This signals potential future support addressing mental health challenges (like PTSD) and linguistic barriers for over 3 million Southeast Asian Americans.
Key points
Official recognition of the contributions and sacrifices made by over 3 million Southeast Asian Americans.
Senate commitment to developing future policies supporting this community, particularly regarding education and healthcare access.
Affirmation of the US commitment to embracing and assisting refugees, immigrants, and naturalized citizens.
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Print number: 119_SRES_542
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]