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

USA117th CongressHJRES-59| House 
| Updated: 10/25/2021
Dan Crenshaw

Dan Crenshaw

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (4)
Jason Smith (Republican)Blaine Luetkemeyer (Republican)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Louie Gohmert (Republican)

Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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 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.
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Sep 28, 2021
Introduced in House
Sep 28, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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.
Oct 25, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
  • September 28, 2021
    Introduced in House
  • September 28, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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.
  • October 25, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.

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

USA117th CongressHJRES-59| House 
| Updated: 10/25/2021
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 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.
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Timeline
Sep 28, 2021
Introduced in House
Sep 28, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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.
Oct 25, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
  • September 28, 2021
    Introduced in House
  • September 28, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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.
  • October 25, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
Dan Crenshaw

Dan Crenshaw

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (4)
Jason Smith (Republican)Blaine Luetkemeyer (Republican)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Louie Gohmert (Republican)

Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AsiaConflicts and warsCongressional tributesElementary and secondary educationMilitary historyTeaching, teachers, curriculaU.S. historyVeterans' organizations and recognitionVietnam