H.J.Res. 59 · 117th Congress · House

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

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
Introduced
Sep 28, 21
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
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Sent to President
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Signed into Law
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Executive 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 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.

Action Timeline

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  1. OCT 25, 2021•Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.

  2. SEP 28, 2021•IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. SEP 28, 2021•IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  4. SEP 28, 2021•IntroReferral

    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.

  5. SEP 28, 2021•IntroReferral

    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.

Committees

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Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee

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Referred: Oct 25, 2021

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Education and Workforce Committee

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Referred: Sep 28, 2021

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Veterans' Affairs Committee

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Referred: Sep 28, 2021

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