Bill · H.Res. 279· House(119-HRES-279)
Expressing support for designation of a Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day on the last Saturday of March 2025.
- Introduced
- 3/31/2025
- Last activity
- 3/31/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Linda Sánchez
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 4
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for designating a "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day" on the last Saturday of March 2025. It notes the history of the Vietnam War, including the deployment of troops and the eventual withdrawal of combat forces. The text highlights that the war was a divisive issue and that returning veterans were often caught in public debate. The resolution seeks to honor the contributions of those who served in the conflict. It also encourages the public to observe the day through specific activities.
Yes
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+7
The resolution specifically honors and encourages awareness for Vietnam era veterans.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+5
The resolution provides symbolic recognition and promotes support for the civilian re-adjustment 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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Honoring Veterans: The resolution seeks to honor and recognize the contributions of those who served in the Armed Forces during the Vietnam War (Resolution, Section 2).
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Community Awareness: The resolution encourages the public to observe the day with ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of veteran contributions (Resolution, Section s 3).
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Re-adjustment Support: The proposed day aims to promote the importance of helping Vietnam era veterans re-adjust to civilian life (Resolution, Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
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+7
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+5
- 5/7/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/28/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/31/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 6 Cosponsors added.
Steve CohenDemocrat · Tennessee
James HimesDemocrat · Connecticut
Abraham HamadehRepublican · Arizona
Darrell IssaRepublican · California
Henry JohnsonDemocrat · Georgia
Nick LaLotaRepublican · New York
Scott PetersDemocrat · California
Tony WiedRepublican · Wisconsin