SRES 321 Agreed to

Commemorates the 30th anniversary of normalized diplomatic relations between the United States and Vietnam, honors Vietnamese Americans and U.S. veterans of the Vietnam War, and expresses continued support for war legacy programs in Vietnam.

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

Outcome Agreed to by the Senate

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Senate

Introduced 15-JUL-2025

Referred 15-JUL-2025

Passed 18-DEC-2025

Key points

Recognizes the July 11, 1995 normalization of relations between the United States and Vietnam and the strength of the partnership since then.
Honors Vietnamese Americans and U.S. servicemembers who fought in the Vietnam War, including those who died.
Expresses support for continued funding of war legacy programs, including dioxin cleanup at Bien Hoa Airport, unexploded ordnance removal, and accounting for missing soldiers.
Reaffirms the 2023 Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and its principles of respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity.

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Policy area

International Affairs

Sponsor Jeff Merkley (D-OR) Cosponsors · 1

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