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S.J. Res. 17 118th Congress Senate

A joint resolution to acknowledge the courage and sacrifice of veterans of the Vietnam war and formally apologize for the treatment they received upon returning home.

Introduced: February 16, 2023 Introduced by: Dan Sullivan Republican · Alaska See on congress.gov
Armed Forces and National Security AsiaConflicts and warsCongressional tributesElementary and secondary education
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Military historyTeaching, teachers, curriculaU.S. historyVeterans' organizations and recognitionVietnam
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It never became law before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 16, 2023
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 Latest action February 16, 2023

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 8
All 8 Republican 8
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Cotton, Tom
Arkansas · May 9, 2023
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Budd, Ted
North Carolina · Feb 16, 2023
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Cassidy, Bill
Louisiana · Feb 16, 2023
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Cornyn, John
Texas · Feb 16, 2023
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Cramer, Kevin
North Dakota · Feb 16, 2023
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Hoeven, John
North Dakota · Feb 16, 2023
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Scott, Rick
Florida · Feb 16, 2023
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Wicker, Roger F.
Mississippi · Feb 16, 2023
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). S.J. Res. 17: A joint resolution to acknowledge the courage and sacrifice of veterans of the Vietnam war and formally apologize for the treatment they received upon returning home.. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-SJRES-17/
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"S.J. Res. 17: A joint resolution to acknowledge the courage and sacrifice of veterans of the Vietnam war and formally apologize for the treatment they received upon returning home.." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-SJRES-17/.
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S.J. Res. 17, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-SJRES-17/.
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[S.J. Res. 17: A joint resolution to acknowledge the courage and sacrifice of veterans of the Vietnam war and formally apologize for the treatment they received upon returning home.](https://openamerica.io/bill/118-SJRES-17/)
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