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

# Summary of HJRES 19 **What the Bill Does** This joint resolution would formally recognize Vietnam War veterans for their sacrifice and urge the President to issue an official apology for the mistreatment many received when they returned home from the war. The bill also calls for increased education efforts to better teach Americans about Vietnam veterans' experiences and the challenges they faced after the war. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects Vietnam War veterans and their families, who would receive formal acknowledgment of their service and the difficulties they experienced.

It also affects schools and educational institutions, which the bill encourages to improve how they teach about the Vietnam War and veterans' experiences. **Current Status and Key Details** Introduced by Representative Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas), the bill is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House. A joint resolution is a formal statement of Congress and expresses the sense of Congress on an issue; if passed, it would not create new laws or programs but would represent an official congressional position and urge presidential action.