119th Congress
Washington, DC – Today, Reps. Derek Tran (D-CA) and Tom Barrett (R-MI) introduced the bipartisan Delivering Digitally to Our Veterans Act to streamline the administration of veterans’ benefits awarded through the G.I. Bill. This bill would allow Veterans the option to receive G.I Bill information and benefits through electronic messages rather than traditional mail. It will reduce unnecessary paperwork and make it easier for Veterans to access their educational benefits online.
Washington, DC – Congressman Derek Tran (CA-45) released the following statement regarding his votes on several law enforcement bills this week:
Washington, DC – In observance of Vietnam Human Rights Day, Rep. Derek Tran issued the following statement calling for the release of imprisoned journalist Le Huu Minh Tuan and all prisoners of conscience currently detained in Vietnam.
Washington, DC – Hôm nay, Dân biểu Derek Tran (Địa hạt 45, California) đã gửi thư đến Tổng Lãnh sự Hoa Kỳ tại Việt Nam, bà Susan Burns, lên án việc bà tham dự các sinh hoạt do nhà cầm quyền Cộng sản Việt Nam tổ chức nhằm kỷ niệm 50 năm ngày Sài Gòn thất thủ.
Dân biểu Trần là con trai của thuyền nhân tị nạn gốc Việt và hiện là người Mỹ gốc Việt duy nhất đang phục vụ trong Quốc hội Hoa Kỳ. Ông cũng là người Mỹ gốc Việt đầu tiên đại diện cho địa hạt CA-45 — nơi có cộng đồng người Việt hải ngoại lớn nhất trên thế giới.
The Office of Congressman Derek Tran is committed to honoring and celebrating the outstanding contributions of individuals within our AANHPI communities in CA-45.
This AANHPI Heritage Month, constituents are encouraged to nominate leaders who have made a significant impact in areas such as civic engagement, community service, education, advocacy, and more.
My team and I have compiled Know Your Rights guides for interacting with ICE. Please note that the information enclosed is not legal advice, but for general information purposes only.
Washington, DC – On Wednesday, Rep. Derek Tran (D-CA) was joined by six bipartisan Members of Congress who gave speeches on the House Floor honoring the Vietnamese diaspora and commemorating the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon.
Watch the speeches HERE.
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Derek Tran (CA-45) issued a letter to U.S. Consul General Susan Burns, condemning her recent participation in events held by the Communist Regime of Vietnam commemorating the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon.
Congressman Tran is the son of Vietnamese refugees and the only Vietnamese American currently serving in Congress. He is the first Vietnamese American to represent CA-45 - home to the largest Vietnamese diaspora in the world.