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H.J.Res. 19

Referred to Committee

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

Introduced 1/15/2025•119th Congress•House

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

1/15/2025 • House

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.

Introduced in House • 1/15/2025

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Topics & Subjects

AsiaConflicts and warsCongressional tributesElementary and secondary educationMilitary historyTeaching, teachers, curriculaU.S. historyVeterans' organizations and recognitionVietnam

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (13)

Party Breakdown

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Sponsor

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

Republican • TX-2

Sponsored 1/15/2025

Cosponsors (12)

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

R-MT-1

Joined 1/15/2025

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

R-CA-22

Joined 1/15/2025

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

R-FL-3

Joined 1/15/2025

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

R-WA-4

Joined 1/15/2025

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

R-MI-2

Joined 1/15/2025

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

January 15, 2025

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

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Introduced in House1/15/2025

Details

Bill TypeHJRES
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors12

Sources and method

· Record updated Oct 29, 2026
  • Congress.govLibrary of Congress
    Status, actions, sponsors, cosponsors, committees and text
    Record updated Oct 29, 2026 · Loaded Oct 29, 2026, 1:54 PM ET
  • CRS bill summaryCongressional Research Service, via Congress.gov
    Official summary
    Summary of the “Introduced in House” version, Jan 15, 2025 · Loaded Oct 29, 2026, 1:54 PM ET
  • USAspending.govU.S. Department of the Treasury
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  • FEC filingsFederal Election Commission
    Funding & Lobbying section
  • Lobbying disclosures (LDA)Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the House
    Funding & Lobbying section

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