Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Representative Derek Tran (D-CA) introduced a bipartisan resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives recognizing the 50th anniversary of Black April and the Fall of Saigon, which occurred on April 30, 1975. Congressman Derek Tran is the only Vietnamese American currently serving in Congress, the son of Vietnamese refugees, and the first Vietnamese American to represent Orange County - home to the largest Vietnamese diaspora in the world - in Congress.
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Derek Tran (CA-45), alongside CAPAC Chair Grace Meng (NY-06) and Reps. Judy Chu (CA-28), Sam Liccardo (CA-16), and Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), held a press conference to recognize April 30th as Black April and to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon. The Congressman was also joined by Virginia Delegate Kathy Tran and Christina Bich-Tram Le, a Vietnamese-American journalist and community activist from Little Saigon in Orange County, California.
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Derek Tran (CA-45) raised the flag of the former Republic of Vietnam, recognized around the world as the Vietnamese Heritage flag, outside his office in Washington in observance of the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon. This display honors the legacy of the fall of Saigon, also known as Black April, and serves as a reminder of the strength of the Vietnamese community in the face of adversity.
Washington, D.C. – This Wednesday, April 30, Congressman Derek Tran (CA-45) will host and participate in a series of events commemorating the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon, also known as Black April or “Tháng Tư Đen”.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derek Tran (CA-45) announced a series of events and ongoing projects commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Fall of Saigon, also known as Black April or “Tháng Tư Đen” in Vietnamese. Fifty years after the oppressive communist regime took hold of South Vietnam on April 30, 1975, and fifty years since the first wave of the exodus, Rep. Tran will honor the sacrifices and resilience of the Vietnamese refugee community and recognize the diaspora’s significant contributions to our nation.
WASHINGTON, DC – Last night, Rep. Derek Tran (CA-45) appeared on CNN for a live town hall with three other battleground members moderated by CNN’s Jake Tapper and Kaitlan Collins.
WESTMINSTER, CA – Today, Congressman Tran joined leaders in Westminster to officially unveil the newly designated "Little Saigon Vietnam War Veterans Memorial Post Office" located at 9317 Bolsa Avenue. The designation of the post office recognizes the bravery, sacrifice, and enduring commitment of Vietnam War veterans in the heart of the largest Vietnamese American community.
Washington, DC – Congressman Derek Tran issued the following statement after the House passed the DETERRENT Act (H.R.1048):
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Derek Tran sent a letter to Secretary of State Rubio requesting immediate assistance to secure the release of Le Huu Minh Tuan. The government of Vietnam has faced consistent criticism for its human rights record, particularly regarding its treatment of political dissent. Many journalists, human rights advocates, and activists like Mr. Tuan have been unjustly detained under questionable circumstances.