H.J.Res. 19 has not moved since its introduction on Jan 15, 2025, with cosponsors, all Republicans
To acknowledge the courage and sacrifice of veterans of the Vietnam war and formally apologize for the treatment they received upon returning home.
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 77 words.
This joint resolution recognizes the sacrifice of veterans of the Vietnam War and commends them for their sacrifice to the United States. The joint resolution also urges the President to formally acknowledge the widespread mistreatment of such veterans as part of the ongoing Vietnam War Commemoration and issue a formal apology to the veterans and their families. Additionally, the joint resolution expresses urgent support for increased education to better reflect the sacrifice and treatment of Vietnam veterans.
- Committees
- House Education and Workforce Committee
House Veterans' Affairs Committee - Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security: 268 of 6,567 bills became law, 113th–118th (4.1%)
- Sponsor
- 0 of 86 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 1: introduced in house · 121 words
- Subjects
- AsiaConflicts and warsCongressional tributesElementary and secondary educationMilitary historyTeaching, teachers, curricula +3 more
- Latest action
- Jan 15, 2025: 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.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
Each bill appears once, under its strongest link. 1 in all.
Related, per CRS or House · 1
- 118th H.J.Res. 33 To acknowledge the courage and sacrifice of veterans of the Vietnam War and formally apologize for the treatment they received upon returnin R · Introduced