Representative Derek Tran Introduces Resolution Honoring the Vietnamese Heritage Flag

Washington, DC - U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) introduced a Congressional resolution honoring the significance of the Vietnamese heritage flag as an emblem of cultural identity, freedom, and the struggle for democracy and human rights. The resolution formally recognizes the Vietnamese heritage flag as the official symbol of the Vietnamese American refugee community, and of the Republic of Vietnam veterans who fought alongside U.S. forces in defense of freedom and democracy during the Vietnam War.

The full text of the resolution can be found HERE.

"The Vietnamese heritage flag is not just a reminder of a shared experience of loss among the Vietnamese community - the loss of our homes, our livelihoods, and our beloved country after the fall of Saigon - it's a reminder of our strength, determination, and resilience," said Representative Tran. "Fifty years ago, hundreds of thousands of Vietnamese refugees, including my own parents, were forced to leave the only home they knew in search of freedom and democracy. Our heritage flag symbolizes the grit and determination rooted in our community, and how far we have come despite immeasurable odds. As the first Vietnamese American to represent Orange County's Little Saigon in Congress, I am proud to introduce a resolution to formally recognize our flag, and I'm honored to carry our community's legacy forward in Washington."

The resolution is supported by 10 original cosponsors, including Representatives Lou Correa (CA-46), Dave Min (CA-47), Young Kim (CA-40), Ro Khanna (CA-17), Lateefah Simon (CA-12), Judy Chu (CA-28), Scott Peters (CA-50), Henry "Hank" Johnson (GA-04), Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), and Grace Meng (NY-06).

The Vietnamese heritage flag, known as the "Cờ Vàng" (Yellow Flag), or "Viet Nam Cộng Hòa" flag, features a yellow background with three horizontal red stripes. The yellow flag is considered a sacred symbol among the Vietnamese diaspora, particularly among those who fled communism after the fall of Saigon in 1975, and is often displayed during cultural events, protests, and gatherings as a reminder of a shared history among the Vietnamese community.

As the first Vietnamese American elected to represent the world's largest Vietnamese diaspora, Representative Tran is committed to preserving and uplifting his community's history on the national stage. In June, Tran introduced a Congressional resolutionrecognizing June 19, 2025 as Veterans of the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Day in honor of the Vietnamese and American soldiers who fought alongside each other in the name of freedom and democracy. He also co-led H.R. 3122, the bipartisan Vietnam Human Rights Act,to hold Vietnamese communist officials accountable for human rights abuses and establish human rights and fair-trade priorities for U.S.-Vietnam relations. In April, Tran held a series of events in commemoration of the anniversary of the fall of Saigon, known as Black April, and introduced a Congressional resolutionrecognizing April 30, 2025 as the 50th Anniversary of Black April.

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Congressman Derek Tran represents California's 45th Congressional District. Serving his first term in Congress, Congressman Tran is a member of the House Armed Services Committee and House Small Business Committee, where he is Ranking Member of the Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations Subcommittee. Congressman Tran is the son of Vietnamese refugees, a Veteran, and fought for consumers as an attorney before entering Congress.