What Derek Tran said, and what was done

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Mr. Oscar Gutierrez, who passed away on June 3, 2026, surrounded by his family and loved ones.”

“Mr. Chairman, I rise today in support of this en bloc package of bipartisan amendments that includes my amendment, Tran No. 65, which supports the annual U.S.-Vietnam Human Rights Dialogue and reaffirms Congress' commitment to advancing fundamental freedoms and human rights in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thank the first responders who have worked tirelessly to respond to the hazmat crisis at the GKN Aerospace plant in Garden Grove.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am proud to introduce a resolution to formally recognize April 30, 2026, as the 51st anniversary of Black April or Thang Tu Den. For the Vietnamese diaspora, April 30, 1975, is not just not a solemn day in our history.”

“Madam Speaker, I thank the gentleman from Colorado for yielding. Madam Speaker, the Department of Homeland Security has been shut down for 66 days, the longest shutdown in history.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Saigon Broadcasting Television Network, otherwise known as SBTN. SBTN, the first 24-hour Vietnamese-language television channel specifically for overseas audiences, provides premier news coverage and entertainment programs to millions of Vietnamese people abroad.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in celebration of Tet, the Vietnamese lunar new year. The lunar new year is so much more than a date on the calendar.”

“I grew up as a child of Vietnamese refugees. My family gave up everything to rebuild their lives in America after fleeing communist oppression. They worked tirelessly to achieve the freedom and prosperity that the American Dream offers us.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 5788, the 504 Program Risk Oversight Act, bipartisan legislation that strengthens one of SBA's most successful financing programs.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Justin Maturo, a member of my congressional staff who will soon be departing Capitol Hill after a combined fifteen years of public service.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate a truly momentous milestone as the City of Placentia celebrates its 100th Anniversary. For a century, Placentia has stood as a vibrant and resilient community in Orange County, enriched by its history, strengthened by its diversity, and united by a shared commitment to progress.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to express my horror at the reports coming from Gaza of hundreds of innocent civilians being killed or maimed while they are seeking humanitarian assistance.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to commemorate Honoring Veterans of the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Day, or Ngay Quan Luc. Even 50 years after the Fall of Saigon, the legacy of the Republic of Vietnam forces lives on.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Vernon Jumper. After moving to Los Angeles with his family, Vern enlisted in the Navy in San Diego in 1951.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a loving husband, devoted father, award-winning attorney, and good friend, Jon C. Teller. Jon, a pinnacle in the Los Angeles trial attorney community, passed away much too soon this month after a courageous battle with cancer.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 787, the Plain Language in Contracting Act. Far too often, bureaucratic barriers and complex government jargon prevent small business owners, especially veterans and immigrant entrepreneurs, from accessing and securing Federal contracting opportunities.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 1642, the Connecting Small Businesses with Career and Technical Education Graduates Act. Small businesses can't thrive if they can't access a highly qualified workforce.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to this reckless attempt by Republicans to force through a reconciliation bill that makes life harder for the working families in California's 45th District.”

“Mr. Speaker, I stand here today to mark the most solemn day of the year for the people of the Vietnamese diaspora. Black April, Thang Tu Den, is not just a solemn day in history.”

“Mr. Speaker, when attempting to cast my vote on April 29, 2025 for S. 146--the TAKE IT DOWN Act, my voting card did not properly record my vote.”

“Mr. Speaker, I stand here today to mark the most solemn time of the year for the people of the Vietnamese diaspora. ``Black April,'' ``Thang Tu Den,'' is not just a solemn day in history, but it is a reminder of the day when we lost everything: our homes, our livelihoods, and our beloved country.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to mark the beginning of the most solemn month of the year for Vietnamese Americans and diaspora. We refer to this month as Black April, or Thang Tu Den, because so many of us lost our homes, our livelihoods, and our country.”

“Mr. Speaker, in 1787, after the Second Continental Congress, Benjamin Franklin was asked: Do we have a monarchy or a republic? He solemnly replied: a republic, if you can keep it.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman from Colorado for yielding. I rise to urge my colleagues across the aisle to show some humanity and compassion to the thousands of veterans who have been recklessly dismissed from their civil service jobs at the political whim of this administration.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am honored to announce that the first bill I will introduce as a Member of Congress is the Protect Veteran Jobs Act. The men and women who serve our country deserve our unwavering support, not broken promises.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to support H.R. 832, the Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act. This bipartisan bill would provide small businesses with improved access to international markets by expanding the function and duties of SBA's Office of Advocacy.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to wish all those who celebrate a happy lunar new year. Lunar new year is observed by many Asian countries around the world, including the incredible east and southeast Asian communities in my district.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to express my deepest sympathies to the residents of Los Angeles County and Ventura County who have been impacted by the devastating wildfires in southern California.”