A joint resolution to acknowledge the courage and sacrifice of veterans of the Vietnam war and formally apologize for the treatment they received upon returning home.

This joint resolution (SJRES 17) is a symbolic measure introduced in the U.S. Senate on February 16, 2023, to formally apologize to veterans of the Vietnam War for the mistreatment they faced upon returning home. It directly affects Vietnam War veterans and their families by recognizing their sacrifice and acknowledging the hostile reception they endured due to the war's divisiveness. The resolution urges the President to acknowledge this mistreatment during the Vietnam War Commemoration and expresses support for improved educational efforts in U.S. schools about veterans' experiences. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws, provide funding, or alter policy - it serves solely as a formal statement of apology.