Bill > HR4045

This bill modifies the existing authority of the Secretary of Defense to conduct a program commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. Specifically, the bill changes the language from permissive ("may") to mandatory ("shall") in several key sections of the original law, requiring the Secretary of Defense to establish and carry out a commemorative program. The changes ensure that the Secretary must conduct the commemoration program and provide funding for it, rather than leaving it as an optional initiative. The amendments will take effect on November 11, 2025, which is Veterans Day, symbolically aligning with the commemoration of veterans' service. The bill aims to provide a formal, structured approach to honoring and remembering Vietnam War veterans, acknowledging their significant contributions and sacrifices during a complex and challenging period in American military history.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4045/all-info