Bill · H.J.Res. 19· House(119-HJRES-19)
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
- Last activity
- 1/15/2025 — 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.
- Sponsored by
- Dan Crenshaw
- Cosponsors
- - 12 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This joint resolution aims to honor the courage and sacrifice of Vietnam war veterans. It seeks to formally apologize to these veterans and their families for the mistreatment they faced during and after the war. The resolution recognizes the high rate of toxic exposure from Agent Orange and other herbicides. It also acknowledges the divisive nature of the war and the shameful attacks directed at service members. Finally, the bill urges the President to acknowledge this mistreatment and calls for increased education regarding the sacrifices made by these veterans.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
The bill offers a formal apology and recognition of the courage and sacrifices made by Vietnam veterans.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+4
The bill provides formal recognition and an apology specifically for the sacrifices made by Vietnam war veterans.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+3
The resolution provides formal recognition and an apology for the mistreatment of Vietnam veterans.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of Sacrifice: The resolution recognizes the extraordinary sacrifice of Vietnam war veterans and commoses them for their service (Section 1).
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Formal Apology: The resolution provides a long-overdue formal apology on behalf of the American people to the veterans and their families for the mistreatment they endured (Section 3).
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Presidential Acknowledgment: The bill urges the President to formally acknowledge the widespread mistreatment of these veterans as part of the ongoing Vietnam War Commemoration (Section 2).
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Educational Improvements: The resolution expresses support for increased education in schools to better reflect the courage and sacrifice of these veterans and the lack of support they received back home (Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the text of the bill.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+5Good For Seniors+4
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+2
- 4/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/14/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/15/2025
- 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.
- 10 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Brian BabinRepublican · Texas
Kat CammackRepublican · Florida
Mike CareyRepublican · Ohio
Juan CiscomaniRepublican · Arizona
Monica De La CruzRepublican · Texas
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Russ FulcherRepublican · Idaho
John MoolenaarRepublican · Michigan
Dan NewhouseRepublican · Washington
Jason SmithRepublican · Missouri
David ValadaoRepublican · California
Ryan ZinkeRepublican · Montana