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US HJR19

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/15/2025

Primary Sponsor

Dan Crenshaw

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Congress formally apologizes on behalf of the American people to Vietnam war veterans and their families for mistreatment they endured during and after the war

  • Recognizes the extraordinary sacrifice of Vietnam veterans, noting more than 58,000 killed and over 300,000 wounded during the conflict

  • Urges the President to formally acknowledge the widespread mistreatment of Vietnam veterans as part of the ongoing Vietnam War Commemoration

  • Supports increased education in schools about the courage and sacrifice of Vietnam veterans and the lack of support they received upon returning home

  • Coincides with Vietnam Veterans Day on March 29, 2025, marking the 52nd anniversary of U.S. combat troop withdrawal from Vietnam

Legislative Description

To acknowledge the courage and sacrifice of veterans of the Vietnam war and formally apologize for the treatment they received upon returning home.

Armed forces and national security

Last Action

Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

1/15/2025

Committee Referrals

Veterans' Affairs1/15/2025

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