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A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
To prohibit the disclosure of records by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development of individuals for the purposes of immigration enforcement, and for other purposes.
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
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Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025
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What they said
May 12, 2026
Representative Tran voted in favor of H.R. 2853, the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act, which updates federal criminal law to address retail theft and enhances coordination among federal law enforcement agencies.
Representative Tran's statement explicitly supports H.R. 2853 as a measure to protect local businesses from organized retail crime and enhance federal law enforcement coordination. The bill directly implements this policy by expanding federal criminal offenses related to organized retail theft, broadening prosecutorial tools (aggregate value calculations, money laundering predicate offenses, forfeiture), and addressing supply chain crime. The rep's yes vote on passage aligns clearly with the stated position.
Representative Tran introduced legislation to establish legal liability for private detention centers when detainee deaths occur in their facilities, allowing families to seek damages including a statutory minimum of $5 million per wrongful death.
Representative Tran's statement opposes policies that increase ICE enforcement and detention without accountability safeguards, emphasizing the need for private detention centers to face legal consequences for detainee deaths. The Stop Illegal Entry Act increases criminal penalties for illegal reentry and entry, which would likely expand ICE enforcement and detention populations. Tran's NO vote on this amendment aligns with the stated position that enforcement operations should not be expanded without concurrent accountability measures for detention facility operators. The vote is consistent with opposing stricter immigration enforcement absent protections for detainee safety and legal recourse.
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Crossing the aisle
Passage votes where Derek Tran broke ranks with ≥75% of Democrats. Threshold catches substantively partisan splits; unanimous-ish or close votes are excluded.
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Cross-aisle votes
119-hres-1335·Jun 11, 2026·89% of D voted NO
Condemning actors seeking to defraud the United States Government, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that governmentwide fraud and improper payment prevention reforms will meaningfully improve the financial prosperity of the United States, and that Federal program eligibility should be verified before payment.
Representatives Tran, Lee Urge Senator Schumer to Remove Unnecessary Voter ID Requirements from the Stop Insider Trading Act
Position: Representatives Tran and Lee oppose the inclusion of federal voter ID requirements in the Stop Insider Trading Act, arguing that these provisions are unnecessarily burdensome and should be debated separately from insider trading restrictions.
Washington, DC – U.S. Representatives Derek Tran (CA-45) and Susie Lee (NV-03) led a letter urging Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to remove the controversial and unnecessarily burdensome voter ID requirements from H.R. 7008, the Stop Insider Trading Act. In its current form, the bill would both restrict Members of Congress from purchasing new individual stocks and introduce a federal voter-identification requirement.
Read the full letter HERE.
“[The Stop Insider Trading Act] includes needlessly onerous voter ID provisions that stand to undermine rather than uphold election integrity, particularly as it relates to voting by mail. The focus of the Stop Insider Trading Act should be firmly fixed on doing exactly what its title says it will do, with the voter ID provisions that House Republicans attached to this bill instead debated and voted upon separately,” the members wrote.
The Stop Insider Trading Act would prohibit Members of Congress, their spouses, and their dependent children from purchasing new public stocks while in office.
On July 20, 2026, the Republican House majority added restrictive voter ID language to the Stop Insider Trading Act. The provision would mandate that in-person voters must present photo identification before submitting a ballot, and any other form of ballot must be submitted with either a copy of the voter’s photo ID, the last four digits of the voter's Social Security Number plus an affidavit that the voter cannot obtain a photo ID, or notarization from a notary public. The bill passed the House with a vote of 232-198, and is waiting for consideration by the Senate.
Representative Tran introduced H.R. 7852, the No Getting Rich In Congress Act, which bans trading by public officials and their families and strengthens ethics rules to prevent backdoor deals. He is also a co-sponsor of H.R.3779, the STOCK Act 2.0, to ban trading and ownership of individual stocks and cryptocurrencies for high-ranking federal officials, their spouses, and their dependent children. Tran is a co-sponsor for H.R. 14, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025, to prohibit voting changes within 180 days of a federal election, require States notify the public of any election rule changes, and hold States accountable for voting rights violations.
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Representative Tran Introduces Legislation to Hold Private ICE Detention Centers Accountable for Detainee Deaths
Position: Representative Tran introduced legislation to establish legal liability for private detention centers when detainee deaths occur in their facilities, allowing families to seek damages including a statutory minimum of $5 million per wrongful death.
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) introduced H.R. 9883, the Private Detention Corporate Accountability Act of 2026, to hold privately-owned detention centers that contract with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) accountable for any wrongful deaths of a detainee that occur in their facilities or under their care. The legislation allows families of deceased detainees to seek damages when a private detention facility or its employees’ actions result in a wrongful death of someone in their care.
“As the Trump Administration continues to ramp up their reckless and dangerous immigration enforcement operations, private detention centers are responsible for holding an increasing number of detainees, including those with legal immigration status and no criminal record. Private detention centers benefit from government contracts with no financial incentive to improve health and safety conditions, leading to devastating outcomes for detainees and their families,” said Representative Tran.“Private detention centers must be held accountable for the negligence that has led to the deaths of dozens of detainees nationwide. This legislation is the first step to ensure dignity and humanity for detainees, ensure justice for families and prevent future deaths in custody.”
Since January 20, 2025, half of all ICE detainee deaths occurred in privately-owned detention facilities. To date, at least 53 people have died in ICE Custody since the start of President Trump’s second term. The Private Detention Corporate Accountability Act of 2026 would create a private right of action to hold private detention centers liable when their actions cause the wrongful death of a person in their custody, allowing families to seek statutory, economic, and punitive damages. To ensure accountability is more than just the cost of doing business, the legislation would impose a statutory damage minimum of $5 million, roughly equal to one day’s worth of revenue for the largest private detention center companies.
The American Association for Justice, the largest association for trial lawyers in the United States, has endorsed the bill.
Last year, Representative Tran visited the Adelanto Detention Center to conduct oversight on detainee health and safety. Tran, along with Congresswoman Judy Chu and Congressman Gil Cisneros, was blocked from entering and conducting the visit. There have been 4 detainee deaths at Adelanto since Representative Tran’s visit. He also joined 26 California Members of Congress calling on DHS and ICE to investigate CoreCivice, a privately-run detention center contractor, for serious violations of federal civil rights and disability protections.
Representative Tran introduced the ICE and CBP Constitutional Accountability Act to deliver justice for victims of ICE’s constitutional rights abuses, and has cosponsored legislation to place checks on ICE’s conduct, including:
H.R. 4176, The No Secret Police Act, to prohibit ICE agents from wearing non-tactical face coverings while on duty;
H.R. 5973, The Stop Excessive Force in Immigration Act, to scale back the level of force permissible in immigration operations;
H.R. 3172, The ICE Visibility Act, to require agents to clearly identify themselves as such when interacting with the public;
H.R. 5653, The Trust Through Transparency Act, to require all ICE officials to wear body cameras when interacting with the public in immigration enforcement operations;
H.R. 944, The Access to Counsel Act, to ensure that U.S. citizens and individuals with lawful status are able to call an attorney or family member to seek legal assistance when they are detained;
H.R. 5941, The Restoring Access for Detainees Act, to require DHS to allow noncitizens who have been detained to contact their legal counsel and families; and
H.R. 4456, Stop ICE from Kidnapping U.S. Citizens Act, to prohibit ICE from using federal funds to detain or deport U.S. citizens.
Since taking office in January 2025, Tran’s office has opened over 600 cases to assist constituents related to the adjudication of their immigration status with federal agencies.
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El Representante Tran Presenta Ley para Responsabilizar a los Centros de Detención de ICE Privados por las Muertes de Personas Detenidas
Position: Rep. Tran introduced legislation to hold private ICE detention centers liable for deaths of detainees in their custody, allowing families to seek statutory, compensatory, and punitive damages with a minimum of $5 million per case.
Washington, D.C. – Hoy, el Representante Derek Tran (CA‑45) presentó H.R. 9883, Ley de Responsabilidad Corporativa de Centros Privados de Detención de 2026, con el fin de responsabilizar a los centros de detención privados que tienen contratos con el Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE por sus siglas en inglés) por cualquier muerte injusta de una persona detenida que ocurra en sus instalaciones o bajo su custodia. La legislación permite que las familias de personas fallecidas bajo custodia puedan solicitar compensación cuando las acciones de un centro de detención privado o de sus empleados resulten en la muerte injusta de alguien bajo su cuidado.
“Mientras la Administración Trump continúa intensificando sus operaciones de control migratorio de manera imprudente y peligrosa, los centros de detención privados están reteniendo a un número cada vez mayor de personas detenidas, incluyendo aquellas con estatus migratorio legal y sin antecedentes penales. Estos centros se benefician de contratos gubernamentales sin incentivos financieros para mejorar las condiciones de salud y seguridad, lo que ha llevado a resultados devastadores para las personas detenidas y sus familias”, dijo el Representante Tran. “Los centros de detención privados deben rendir cuentas por la negligencia que ha provocado la muerte de decenas de personas detenidas en todo el país. Esta legislación es el primer paso para garantizar dignidad y humanidad, asegurar justicia para las familias y prevenir futuras muertes bajo custodia.”
Desde el 20 de enero de 2025, la mitad de todas las muertes de personas detenidas por ICE han ocurrido en instalaciones privados. A la fecha, al menos 53 personas han fallecido bajo custodia de ICE desde el inicio del segundo mandato del Presidente Trump. La Ley de Responsabilidad Corporativa de Centros Privados de Detención de 2026 crearía un derecho privado de acción para responsabilizar a los centros de detención privados cuando sus acciones causen la muerte injusta de una persona bajo su custodia, permitiendo que las familias soliciten daños estatutarios, económicos y punitivos. Para garantizar que la rendición de cuentas no sea simplemente un costo operativo, la legislación impondría un mínimo estatutario de daños de $5 millones, equivalente aproximadamente a un día de ingresos para las empresas más grandes que operan centros de detención privados.
La American Association for Justice, la asociación más grande de abogados litigantes en Estados Unidos, ha respaldado el proyecto de ley.
El año pasado, el Representante Tran visitó el Centro de Detención de Adelanto para realizar supervisión sobre las condiciones de salud y seguridad de las personas detenidas. Tran, junto con la Congresista Judy Chu y el Congresista Gil Cisneros, fue negado acceso para ingresar y llevar a cabo la visita. Desde entonces, se han registrado cuatro muertes de personas detenidas en Adelanto. Asimismo, se unió a 26 miembros del Congreso de la delegación de California para solicitar al Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS por sus siglas en inglés) y a ICE que investiguen a CoreCivic, una empresa contratista de centros de detención privados, por graves violaciones a los derechos civiles federales y protecciones para personas con discapacidades.
El Representante Tran también presentó la Ley de Responsabilidad Constitucional de ICE y CBP para brindar justicia a las víctimas de abusos constitucionales cometidos por ICE, y ha copatrocinado legislación para establecer controles sobre la conducta de ICE, incluyendo:
H.R. 4176, Ley Contra la Policía Secreta, para prohibir que agentes de ICE utilicen cubiertas faciales no tácticas mientras están de servicio;
H.R. 5973, Ley para Detener el Uso Excesivo de Fuerza en Operaciones Migratorias, para limitar el nivel de fuerza permitido en operaciones de inmigración;
H.R. 3172, Ley de Visibilidad de ICE, para exigir que los agentes se identifiquen claramente como tales al interactuar con el público;
H.R. 5653, Ley de Confianza a Través de la Transparencia, para requerir que todos los funcionarios de ICE utilicen cámaras durante interacciones públicas en operaciones de control migratorio;
H.R. 944, Ley de Acceso a Asesoría Legal, para garantizar que ciudadanos estadounidenses y personas con estatus legal puedan llamar a un abogado o familiar para obtener asistencia legal cuando sean detenidos;
H.R. 5941, Ley de Restauración de Acceso para Personas Detenidas, para exigir que DHS permita que personas detenidas contacten a su abogado y familiares; y
H.R. 4456, Ley para Detener que ICE Detenga a Ciudadanos Estadounidenses, para prohibir que ICE utilice fondos federales para detener o deportar ciudadanos estadounidenses.
Desde que asumió el cargo en enero de 2025, la oficina del Representante Tran ha abierto más de 600 casos para asistir a sus constituyentes en la resolución de asuntos relacionados con la adjudicación de su estatus migratorio ante agencias federales.
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Dân Biểu Derek Trần báo động về tình trạng vi phạm nhân quyền tại Việt Nam
Position: Representative Trần calls on the Vietnamese government to fulfill its international human rights commitments through concrete actions, including ending extrajudicial killings, torture, arbitrary detention, and restrictions on freedom of speech, press, religion, and labor organizing. He advocates for open dialogue between the U.S. and Vietnam on human rights as essential to bilateral stability.
Washington, DC - Trong thư gửi Đại Sứ Nguyễn Quốc Dzũng, đại sứ nước Cộng Hòa Xã Hội Chủ Nghĩa Việt Nam tại Hoa Kỳ, Dân Biểu Liên Bang Derek Trần (CA-45) một lần nữa bày tỏ lo ngại sâu sắc về những vi phạm nhân quyền của chính phủ Việt Nam. Nhiều bằng chứng đáng tin cậy cho thấy chính phủ Việt Nam đã thực hiện các hành vi như giết người tùy tiện, tra tấn, bắt giữ tùy tiện, hạn chế quyền tự do ngôn luận và tự do báo chí, bao gồm việc bắt giam các nhà báo, đồng thời hạn chế quyền tự do tôn giáo, và quyền tự do và tham gia các tổ chức đại diện của người lao động.
Đọc toàn văn bức thư TẠI ĐÂY.
"Tôi kêu gọi chính phủ Việt Nam thực hiện đầy đủ các cam kết của mình theo luật pháp quốc tế, không chỉ bằng lời nói mà bằng những hành động cụ thể. Tôi cũng mạnh mẽ khuyến khích hai bên tiến hành các cuộc đối thoại cởi mở và thẳng thắn về nhân quyền, vì đây là yếu tố thiết yếu để thúc đẩy sự ổn định và tiến bộ. Quan hệ song phương Hoa Kỳ–Việt Nam sẽ bền vững, đáng tin cậy và hiệu quả hơn khi chính phủ Việt Nam tôn trọng đầy đủ các quyền và phẩm giá của chính người dân của mình," Dân Biểu Derek Trần viết.
Là con của những người tị nạn Việt Nam và là người Mỹ gốc Việt đầu tiên được bầu để đại diện cho cộng đồng người Việt hải ngoại lớn nhất thế giới tại Quốc Hội Hoa Kỳ, Dân Biểu Derek Trần luôn cam kết thúc đẩy trách nhiệm giải trình đối với các vi phạm nhân quyền của chính phủ Việt Nam.
Vào Tháng Tư, 2026, ông gửi thư đến Tổng Bí Thư Tô Lâm, yêu cầu được thăm các tù nhân lương tâm đang bị giam giữ tại Việt Nam nhằm theo dõi tình trạng sức khỏe và điều kiện giam giữ của họ. Ông cũng đã giới thiệu một nghị quyết tại Quốc Hội để chính thức công nhận ngày 30 Tháng Tư, 2026, là kỷ niệm 51 năm Tháng Tư Đen.
Trước đó, vào Tháng Tư, 2025, Dân Biểu Derek Trần tổ chức một buổi tọa đàm với các nhà hoạt động nhân quyền Việt Nam và các cựu tù nhân lương tâm để lắng nghe và chia sẻ những trải nghiệm trực tiếp của họ về tình trạng đàn áp mà họ phải đối mặt dưới chính quyền Việt Nam.
Là một tiếng nói mạnh mẽ trong việc thúc đẩy nhân quyền tại Việt Nam, ông đồng bảo trợ H.R. 3122 – Dự Luật Nhân Quyền Việt Nam, một dự luật lưỡng đảng nhằm tăng cường trách nhiệm giải trình đối với các quan chức của chính phủ Việt Nam liên quan đến các hành vi vi phạm nhân quyền, đồng thời đưa các ưu tiên về nhân quyền và thương mại công bằng vào quan hệ Hoa Kỳ–Việt Nam.
Dân Biểu Derek Trần cũng là người bảo trợ chính thức cho nhà báo Lê Hữu Minh Tuấn, người bị chính phủ Việt Nam kết án và giam giữ oan, thông qua Dự Án Bảo Vệ Quyền Tự Do của Ủy Ban Nhân Quyền Tom Lantos, và tiếp tục đấu tranh cho việc trả tự do cho các tù nhân lương tâm trên thế giới.
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Representative Derek Tran Raises Alarm on Human Rights Abuses in Vietnam
Position: Representative Tran calls on the Vietnamese government to cease human rights abuses including arbitrary killings, torture, arrests, and restrictions on free expression, religious freedom, and workers' rights, and states that stronger U.S.-Vietnam relations depend on full respect for citizens' rights and dignities.
Washington, D.C. – In a letter to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam’s Ambassador to the United States, Ambassador Nguyen Quoc Dzung, U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) once again expressed grave concern about the Vietnamese government’s consistent violation of human rights. Credible evidence has shown that the Vietnamese government has engaged in arbitrary killings, torture, arrests, restrictions on free expression, including arresting journalists, restrictions on religious freedom, and restrictions on workers’ freedom of association.
Read the full letter HERE.
“I urge the Vietnamese government to honor its commitments under international law, not merely in word but in practice. I also strongly encourage open and candid discussions on human rights, which is essential to foster greater stability and progress. U.S.-Vietnam bilateral relationships will be stronger, more reliable, and more productive when the Vietnamese government fully respects the rights and dignities of its own citizens,” wrote Representative Tran.
As the son of Vietnamese refugees and the first Vietnamese American elected to represent the world’s largest Vietnamese diaspora in Congress, Representative Tran is committed to holding the Vietnamese government accountable for human rights abuses. In an April 2026 letter to General Secretary Tô Lâm, Representative Tran demanded to visit prisoners of conscience imprisoned by the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to monitor their well-being. Tran introduced a congressional resolution to formally mark April 30, 2026 as the 51st anniversary of Black April. In April 2025, Congressman Tran held a roundtable with Vietnamese human rights activists and former prisoners of conscience to uplift their firsthand accounts of the oppression they faced at the hands of the Vietnamese government. Tran, a vocal advocate for advancing human rights in Vietnam, 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. Representative Tran serves as the official sponsor of Le Huu Minh Tuan, a Vietnamese journalist who was wrongfully imprisoned by the communist government, through the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission’s Defending Freedoms Project and continues to fight for the release of prisoners of conscience around the world.
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Representative Derek Tran Issues Statement on National Defense Authorization Act of 2027
Position: Representative Tran opposed the final NDAA 2027 as passed by the House, citing concerns that it prioritizes partisan measures over national security and service member welfare, includes voter suppression provisions, and funds military spending without adequate investment in troop wellbeing. He supported amendments to strengthen Taiwan arms sales and improve hazmat safety oversight.
Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) issued a statement following the House of Representatives' vote on the National Defense Authorization Act of 2027 (NDAA).
“The National Defense Authorization Act has long been a bipartisan process that prioritizes our national security and the health and safety of service members. That is why I voted to advance the bill out of the House Armed Services Committee. Unfortunately, the politicized NDAA package that was voted on by the full House prioritizes partisan talking points over the safety of the American people.
“I was disappointed that Congressional Republicans rejected my proposed amendments to prevent the further delay of critical arms sales to Taiwan and prevent future hazmat crises following the Garden Grove chemical incident in May. Our troops and our national security must be the focus of the NDAA.
“Bipartisanship is key to this process, and I was deeply disappointed to see the full House change the bipartisan bill that came out of the Armed Services Committee, packing it with partisan priorities and attaching the SAVE America Act, which erodes our democracy through dangerous voter suppression measures. The SAVE America Act places onerous requirements on servicemembers abroad to cast their ballot, and would prevent millions of Americans from voting just because they don’t have a passport. Our servicemembers and their families deserve better than political games, and, as a Veteran, I cannot in good conscience vote for the bill in this form.
“This bill invests over $1 trillion in the U.S. military, with billions for President Trump’s reckless war in Iran, but lacks critical investments in the wellbeing of our service members and strengthening of our national security. When so many families across Orange and LA counties are struggling with high costs of living, I will not authorize over a trillion dollars in spending that doesn’t serve the American people. I will continue to seek out every possible opportunity to work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to deliver for our troops and keep our country safe.”
The National Defense Authorization Act of 2027 passed the House following a floor vote of 216-212.
Following the hazmat crisis at the GKN Aerospace facility in Garden Grove, Representative Tran introduced an amendment to the NDAA to require additional transparency and accountability for defense industrial facilities that handle hazardous materials, including notification to nearby residents and coordination with local emergency responders about the use of hazardous chemicals. Representative Tran also introduced an amendment to solidify the United States’ commitment to strengthening our national security in the Indo-Pacific after President Trump announced a freeze on a $14 billion arms package to Taiwan. By guaranteeing U.S. arms support for Taiwan, Rep. Tran’s amendment would deter Chinese Communist Party aggression in the region, protect American troops serving overseas, and strengthen partnerships with essential allies in the region.
An Army Veteran, Representative Tran is a member of the powerful House Armed Services Committee and serves as a member of the Readiness Subcommittee and the Intelligence and Special Operations Subcommittee. Tran enlisted in the Army Reserve at age 18 to give back to the country that welcomed his refugee parents. He served for eight years and was activated for Operation Noble Eagle/Enduring Freedom before earning an honorable discharge. The first bill Tran introduced in Congress was H.R. 1637, the Protect Veteran Jobs Act, to restore the livelihoods of Veterans wrongfully fired from their civil service positions. Tran serves as a Co-Chair of the Democratic Caucus National Security Task Force.
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Representative Tran Holds Vietnamese Government Accountable for Human Rights Abuses
Position: Representative Tran supports using U.S. diplomatic tools and foreign assistance to pressure the Vietnamese government to improve its human rights record, including addressing the imprisonment of journalists, political dissidents, and religious leaders.
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 8595, the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027, which included Representative Derek Tran’s (CA-45) amendment to hold the Vietnamese communist government accountable for human rights violations. The provision will direct State Department funding for the annual U.S.-Vietnam Human Rights Dialogue, a critical diplomatic tool to press the Vietnamese government to address human rights violations, including the jailing of journalists, political dissidents, and religious leaders. It also reaffirms Congress’ commitment to advancing human rights and fundamental freedoms in Vietnam.
Watch Representative Tran give remarks on the amendment here.
“America is a beacon of freedom, democracy, and unwavering in its commitment to upholding human rights. As the Vietnamese government continues to restrict freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and peaceful political expression, the United States has a responsibility to stand up against these human rights abuses. Prisoners of conscience, like Le Huu Minh Tuan, should be reunited with their families and not imprisoned in a Vietnamese jail cell. I am proud that my amendment to hold the Vietnamese government responsible for human rights violations was supported by the House of Representatives. Diplomatic and foreign assistance programs are critical to protecting American national security interests and promoting human rights globally, and I will continue to fight for robust support for these programs in Congress. I urge the State Department to schedule and host the next U.S.-Vietnam Humans Right Dialogue as soon as possible,” said Representative Tran.
The National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027 funds the U.S. Department of State and foreign assistance programs that advance American diplomacy and national security.,
The bill passed 217–209.
As the first Vietnamese American elected to represent Orange County’s Little Saigon and the world’s largest Vietnamese diaspora, Representative Tran is a vocal advocate against human rights violations in Vietnam. Representative Tran 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. Representative Tran serves as the official sponsor of Le Huu Minh Tuan, a Vietnamese journalist wrongfully imprisoned by the communist government, through the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission’s Defending Freedoms Project, and continues to fight for the release of prisoners of conscience around the world.
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Dân Biểu Derek Trần buộc chính phủ Việt Nam chịu trách nhiệm về các vi phạm nhân quyền
Position: Rep. Derek Trần supports increased accountability for the Vietnamese government on human rights violations through a budget amendment that funds an annual U.S.–Vietnam Human Rights Dialogue and reaffirms congressional commitment to promoting human rights and fundamental freedoms in Vietnam.
Washington, D.C. – Hôm nay, Hạ Viện Hoa Kỳ thông qua H.R. 8595 - Dự Luật Chuẩn Chi Ngân Sách năm 2027 cho An Ninh Quốc Gia, Bộ Ngoại Giao và Các Chương Trình Liên Quan, trong đó bao gồm đề nghị sửa đổi của Dân Biểu Liên Bang Derek Trần (CA-45) nhằm tăng cường trách nhiệm giải trình đối với chính phủ Cộng Sản Việt Nam về các vi phạm nhân quyền.
Vui lòng xem Dân Biểu Liên Bang Derek Trần phát biểu về đề nghị sửa đổi dự luật tại đây.
Điều khoản này sẽ phân bổ ngân sách cho Bộ Ngoại Giao Hoa Kỳ để tổ chức Đối Thoại Nhân Quyền Hoa Kỳ–Việt Nam thường niên, một công cụ ngoại giao quan trọng nhằm thúc đẩy chính phủ Việt Nam giải quyết các vi phạm nhân quyền, bao gồm việc giam giữ các nhà báo, những người bất đồng chính kiến và các lãnh đạo tôn giáo. Điều khoản này cũng tái khẳng định cam kết của Quốc Hội Hoa Kỳ trong việc thúc đẩy nhân quyền và các quyền tự do căn bản tại Việt Nam.
"Hoa Kỳ là ngọn hải đăng của tự do, dân chủ và luôn kiên định trong cam kết bảo vệ nhân quyền. Khi chính phủ Việt Nam tiếp tục hạn chế quyền tự do ngôn luận, tự do báo chí và quyền bày tỏ quan điểm chính trị một cách ôn hòa, Hoa Kỳ có trách nhiệm lên tiếng phản đối những hành vi vi phạm nhân quyền này. Những tù nhân lương tâm như Lê Hữu Minh Tuấn cần được đoàn tụ với gia đình, thay vì bị giam giữ trong các nhà tù tại Việt Nam. Tôi tự hào khi đề nghị sửa đổi của tôi nhằm buộc chính phủ Việt Nam chịu trách nhiệm về các vi phạm nhân quyền đã nhận được sự ủng hộ của Hạ Viện Hoa Kỳ. Các chương trình ngoại giao và viện trợ đối ngoại đóng vai trò thiết yếu trong việc bảo vệ lợi ích an ninh quốc gia của Hoa Kỳ cũng như thúc đẩy nhân quyền trên thế giới, và tôi sẽ tiếp tục đấu tranh tại Quốc Hội để bảo đảm các chương trình này nhận được sự hỗ trợ mạnh mẽ. Tôi kêu gọi Bộ Ngoại Giao sớm lên lịch và tổ chức kỳ Đối Thoại Nhân Quyền Hoa Kỳ–Việt Nam tiếp theo trong thời gian sớm nhất," Dân Biểu Derek Trần cho biết.
Đạo Luật Chuẩn Chi Ngân Sách năm 2027 cho An Ninh Quốc Gia, Bộ Ngoại Giao và Các Chương Trình Liên Quan cung cấp ngân sách cho Bộ Ngoại Giao Hoa Kỳ và các chương trình viện trợ đối ngoại nhằm thúc đẩy hoạt động ngoại giao và tăng cường an ninh quốc gia của Hoa Kỳ.
Dự luật được Hạ Viện thông qua với kết quả biểu quyết 217 phiếu thuận và 209 phiếu chống.
Là người gốc Việt đầu tiên được bầu đại diện Little Saigon của Orange County và cộng đồng người Việt hải ngoại lớn nhất thế giới tại Quốc Hội Hoa Kỳ, Dân Biểu Derek Trần là một tiếng nói mạnh mẽ trong việc đấu tranh chống các vi phạm nhân quyền tại Việt Nam.
Ông là đồng tác giả của H.R. 3122 - Dự Luật Nhân Quyền Việt Nam, một dự luật lưỡng đảng nhằm tăng cường trách nhiệm giải trình đối với các quan chức của chính phủ Cộng Sản Việt Nam liên quan đến các hành vi vi phạm nhân quyền, đồng thời đưa các ưu tiên về nhân quyền và thương mại công bằng vào quan hệ Hoa Kỳ–Việt Nam.
Dân Biểu Derek Trần cũng là người bảo trợ chính thức cho nhà báo Lê Hữu Minh Tuấn, người bị chính phủ Cộng Sản Việt Nam kết án và giam giữ oan, thông qua Dự Án Bảo Vệ Quyền Tự Do của Ủy Ban Nhân Quyền Tom Lantos, và tiếp tục đấu tranh cho việc trả tự do cho các tù nhân lương tâm trên thế giới.
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Representative Derek Tran Supports Massie Amendment to Block U.S. Military Funding to Israel
Position: Representative Tran supports conditioning or reducing U.S. military aid to Israel, arguing that Israel should be held to the same accountability standards as other U.S. allies and that unconditional funding should end. He supports the Massie amendment to eliminate the $3.3 billion in military aid for fiscal 2027, though he indicates continued support for defensive systems like the Iron Dome and diplomatic funding.
Washington, D.C. – Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) issued the following statement regarding Representative Thomas Massie’s (KY-04) amendment to H.R. 8595, the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027. The amendment would eliminate the $3.3 billion in United States military aid to Israel for the 2027 fiscal year.
“American funding for the Israeli military has moved forward for years without real audit or oversight. I supported Representative Massie's amendment to end unconditional funding for Israel because it's time we treat Israel as the strong and wealthy nation it is — capable of standing on its own two feet and deserving of accountability. While imperfect, this amendment is an important signal that the United States will treat Israel as we would any other ally. Further actions, like those laid out in Leader Jeffries’ proposal, are necessary to build sustainable security in the Middle East,” said Representative Derek Tran. “I support continued funding to keep the Israeli people safe through tools like the Iron Dome, and I will work to ensure that funding for diplomatic programs is assured to build real, lasting peace in the region. As the leader of the free world, America must not only stand firm against our adversaries, but hold our closest allies to account."
The amendment was proposed as part of the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027, which funds the U.S. Department of State, foreign assistance programs, and international broadcasting operations that advance American diplomacy and national security interests around the world. The amendment failed to pass by a vote of 314-104.
An Army Veteran, Representative Tran is a member of the powerful House Armed Services Committee and serves as a member of the Readiness and the Intelligence and Special Operations Subcommittees. Tran enlisted in the Army Reserve at age 18 to give back to the country that welcomed his refugee parents. He served for eight years and was activated for Operation Noble Eagle/Enduring Freedom before earning an honorable discharge. Tran serves as a Co-Chair of the Democratic Caucus National Security Task Force. Representative Tran is a co-sponsor of the Block the Bombs Act, which would prevent the sale, distribution, and transfer of certain ammunition and artillery to the Israeli government.
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Position: Representatives Tran and Luna, leading a bipartisan group of 25 members, oppose a liability shield provision in the BUILD America 250 Act that would protect rideshare companies from legal liability for injuries, sexual assaults, or fatalities occurring during rides. They argue that Congress should preserve Americans' right to seek legal remedies against rideshare companies that fail to protect customers or drivers.
Washington, DC – In case you missed it, Semafor published an exclusive article highlighting U.S. Representatives Derek Tran (D-CA-45) and Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL-13) leading 25 members in a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries raising the alarm about a section in the surface transportation reauthorization bill, the BUILD America 250 Act (H.R. 8870), that would give rideshare companies immunity from any injury, sexual assault, or fatality that happens during a ride.
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“Congress should ensure that Americans retain their right to seek a remedy in court if a rideshare company fails to protect its customers or drivers. Uber alone received a report of sexual assault or sexual misconduct every 8 minutes over a 5-year period. Now they are facing more than 3,000 sexual assault claims in Federal and State Courts nationwide from passengers who claim they were sexually assaulted or harassed by Uber drivers. Our constituents deserve better,” wrote the members.
Introduced by Representative Fong (CA-20), the relevant section of the BUILD America 250 Act would ensure that rideshare companies “shall not be liable under the law of any State or political subdivision thereof [...] for any harm to persons or property that results or arises out of the use, operation, or possession of a motor vehicle by an app-based driver,” protecting companies from legal liability even when presented with concerning information about a driver in a criminal background check, motor vehicle background check, customer complaint, safety test, or internal complaint.
Semafor: Lawmakers Want Liability Shield Dropped
By Nicholas Wu
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pushing Hill leadership to strip out a provision from a surface transportation bill that could provide rideshare companies a legal shield from injuries, sexual assaults, or fatalities that occur during rides.
“Congress should ensure that Americans retain their right to seek a remedy in court if a rideshare company fails to protect its customers or drivers,” the group of 21 lawmakers, led by Reps. Derek Tran, D-Calif., and Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., wrote in a letter shared first with Semafor.
They’re objecting to an amendment sponsored by Rep. Vince Fong, R-Calif., that would limit the rideshare companies’ vicarious liability, with exceptions for gross negligence or criminal wrongdoing.
Fong previously promoted it as reducing rideshare costs for consumers by tamping down litigation and noted that companies would still be responsible for their own negligence or misconduct.
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Top PAC donors · 2026 cycle
Political action committees that gave the most to this rep's principal campaign committee this cycle. PAC giving is direct organizational support — industry, ideological, or leadership.
1.DEMOCRACY SUMMER 2026Ideological5 contributionsProgressive grassroots advocacy PAC — supports voter engagement, democratic participation, and candidates aligned with progressive causes.AI$47,727
2.JFW FUND - UNITEMIZEDOther4 contributionsPAC with unclear affiliation — specific sector and positions not inferable from the name.AI · low$39,725
3.DEMOCRACY SUMMER MAJORITY FUNDIdeological2 contributionsProgressive advocacy PAC — supports candidates and causes aligned with grassroots organizing, voter engagement, and Democratic priorities.AI$23,600
4.SD PAC4 contributions$20,000
5.JEFFRIES BATTLEGROUND PROTECTION FUNDLeadership2 contributionsMember-of-Congress leadership PAC affiliated with Hakeem Jeffries — directs contributions to allied Democratic candidates and causes.AI$18,962
6.PAC TO THE FUTURELeadership3 contributionsMember-of-Congress leadership PAC — specific affiliations and policy positions not inferable from the name.AI · low$15,000
7.HMP CONTRIBUTION ACCOUNTOther3 contributionsPAC with an opaque name — specific industry or cause affiliation cannot be reliably inferred from the name alone.AI · low$15,000
8.FAIR SHOT PACIdeological3 contributionsProgressive-aligned PAC — backs candidates and causes focused on economic opportunity and reducing inequality.AI$15,000
9.CALIFORNIA HOUSE MAJORITY FUNDLeadership1 contributionMember-of-Congress leadership PAC — supports Democratic candidates for the California State House and coordinates party fundraising efforts.AI$13,096
10.BLUE WAVE CALIFORNIA2 contributions$10,000
Source: OpenFEC (api.open.fec.gov) Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “committee.” Aggregated by contributing committee. Self-transfers from joint-fundraising / victory committees are excluded.
Top individual contributors · 2026 cycle
Itemized individual contributions over $200 to this rep's campaign committee, aggregated by donor employer. PAC giving is shown above; this section is people, not organizations.
1.ACTS LAW$21,500
2.GREENE BROILLET & WHEELER LLP$19,500
3.TAYLOR & RING$15,000
4.SINGLETON SCHREIBER LLP$13,500
5.DORDICK LAW CORP$10,500
6.SANDERSON J. RAY DEVELOPMENT$10,500
7.ANDURIL INDUSTRIES INC$10,500
8.CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS INC$10,250
9.KAISER PERMANENTE$9,550
10.ARIAS SANGUINETTI WANG & TEAM LLP$9,250
Source: OpenFEC Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “individual,” aggregated by the donor's self-reported employer. This is a geographic / industry correlation, not a corporate endorsement.
