SJRES 17
118th Congress
Senate
Armed Forces and National Security
Asia
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Military history
Teaching, teachers, curricula
U.S. history
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Vietnam
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.
Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 16, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 16, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
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.
What's happening now
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Committees of jurisdiction
1