Expressing support for designation of a Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day.

12/15/2023, 3:51 PM

This resolution expresses support for the designation of Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day. It also honors and recognizes the contributions of veterans who served in Vietnam.

Bill 118 HRES 258, also known as the Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day resolution, is a piece of legislation that expresses support for the designation of a special day to honor and recognize the service and sacrifices of Vietnam War veterans. The bill acknowledges the challenges and hardships faced by these veterans upon their return home from the war, and seeks to show appreciation for their bravery and dedication to their country.

The resolution highlights the importance of recognizing and honoring the contributions of Vietnam War veterans, many of whom faced discrimination and mistreatment upon their return home. It emphasizes the need to ensure that these veterans receive the support and recognition they deserve for their service to the United States.

The bill calls for the designation of March 30th as Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day, a day to commemorate and honor the service of Vietnam War veterans. It encourages communities across the country to hold events and activities to show appreciation for these veterans and to raise awareness about their sacrifices. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 258 aims to pay tribute to the brave men and women who served in the Vietnam War, and to ensure that they receive the recognition and support they deserve for their sacrifices. It is a bipartisan effort to honor the service of Vietnam War veterans and to show gratitude for their dedication to their country.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 258

Introduced on
2023-03-27

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

3/27/2023

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

This resolution expresses support for the designation of Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day. It also honors and recognizes the contributions of veterans who served in Vietnam.

Bill 118 HRES 258, also known as the Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day resolution, is a piece of legislation that expresses support for the designation of a special day to honor and recognize the service and sacrifices of Vietnam War veterans. The bill acknowledges the challenges and hardships faced by these veterans upon their return home from the war, and seeks to show appreciation for their bravery and dedication to their country.

The resolution highlights the importance of recognizing and honoring the contributions of Vietnam War veterans, many of whom faced discrimination and mistreatment upon their return home. It emphasizes the need to ensure that these veterans receive the support and recognition they deserve for their service to the United States.

The bill calls for the designation of March 30th as Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day, a day to commemorate and honor the service of Vietnam War veterans. It encourages communities across the country to hold events and activities to show appreciation for these veterans and to raise awareness about their sacrifices. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 258 aims to pay tribute to the brave men and women who served in the Vietnam War, and to ensure that they receive the recognition and support they deserve for their sacrifices. It is a bipartisan effort to honor the service of Vietnam War veterans and to show gratitude for their dedication to their country.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedExpressing support for designation of a Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day.

Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact
Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Vietnam

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary3/31/2023

This resolution expresses support for the designation of Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day. It also honors and recognizes the contributions of veterans who served in Vietnam.


Latest Action3/27/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.