House Bill 33 - To acknowledge the courage and sacrifice of veterans of the Vietnam War and formally apologize for the treatment they received upon returning home.

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2023-02-17

Recent Activity

Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the 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.

Alternative Names

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

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

Associated Legislation

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.

Policy Areas

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact

Asia

Conflicts and wars

Congressional tributes

Elementary and secondary education

Military history

Teaching, teachers, curricula

U.S. history

Veterans' organizations and recognition

Vietnam

Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Smith, Jason [R-MO-8]

Rep. Zinke, Ryan K. [R-MT-1]

Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]

Rep. Stewart, Chris [R-UT-2]

Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22]

Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]

Rep. Cammack, Kat [R-FL-3]

Rep. Williams, Brandon [R-NY-22]

Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4]

Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1]

Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]

Rep. Rosendale Sr., Matthew M. [R-MT-2]

Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]

Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8]

Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3]

Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]

Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2]

Rep. Steil, Bryan [R-WI-1]

Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6]

Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6]

Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3]

Rep. De La Cruz, Monica [R-TX-15]

Rep. Carey, Mike [R-OH-15]

Committees and Subcommittees

Education and the Workforce Committee

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Variations and Revisions

Monica De La Cruz

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

12/15/2023, 3:52 PM

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 ve...

Congress
118
Number
HJRES - 33
Introduced on
2023-02-17
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/17/2023
Text
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and 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 ve...

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo acknowledge the courage and sacrifice of veterans of the Vietnam War and formally apologize for the treatment they received upon returning home.
Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security
Potential Impact
Asia•
Conflicts and wars•
Congressional tributes•
Elementary and secondary education•
Military history•
Teaching, teachers, curricula•
U.S. history•
Veterans' organizations and recognition•
Vietnam

Comments

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Member:  Monica De La Cruz

Recent Activity

Latest Summary2/23/2023

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 ve...

Latest Action2/17/2023
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdict...