119th Congress
H.J.Res. 19
To acknowledge the courage and sacrifice of veterans of the Vietnam war and formally apologize for the treatment they received upon returning home.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Dan Crenshaw(R-TX)
- Introduced
- Jan 15, 2025
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Committees
- House Committee on Education and Workforce; House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
- Official text
- Introduced in House · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (12)
Original cosponsors (10)
- Brian Babin (R-TX)
- Brian K. Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
- Dan Newhouse (R-WA)
- David G. Valadao (R-CA)
- John R. Moolenaar (R-MI)
- Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ)
- Kat Cammack (R-FL)
- Mike Carey (R-OH)
- Monica De La Cruz (R-TX)
- Ryan K. Zinke (R-MT)
Added later (2)
- Jason Smith (R-MO) · Mar 14, 2025
- Russ Fulcher (R-ID) · Apr 10, 2025
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version
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.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 15, 2025 · House
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. - Jan 15, 2025
Introduced in House