Kansas HR6018: Recognizing March 29, 2025, as Vietnam War Veterans Day

What the bill says

A resolution recognizing March 29, 2025, as Vietnam War Veterans Day and honoring the Vietnam War veterans for their service and sacrifice.

From the enrolled text, April 10, 2025:

A RESOLUTION recognizing March 29, 2025, as Vietnam War Veterans Day and honoring the Vietnam War veterans for their service and sacrifice. WHEREAS, The United States Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017 was signed into law, designating every March 29 as national Vietnam War Veterans Day; and WHEREAS, March 29, 1973, marks the day that the United States Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, was disestablished and the last day that United States combat troops departed Vietnam; and WHEREAS, This special day honors the nearly 9,000,000 Americans who served during the Vietnam War, including the 58,000 Americans who did not return home, and those who did not receive the recognition they deserved when they returned from war; and WHEREAS, Of the 154,678 veterans who call Kansas home, over 1/ or approximately 60,000 Kansas veterans served during the Vietnam War: Now, therefore, Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Kansas: That we recognize March 29, 2025, as Vietnam War Veterans Day in Kansas; and Be it further resolved: That we honor all Vietnam War veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice. I hereby certify that the above RESOLUTION originated in the HOUSE, and was adopted by that body Speaker of the House. Chief Clerk of the House.

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Sponsors

• Mike Thompson, Mike (I) · primary sponsor
• John Alcala (D)
• Mike Amyx (D)
• Avery Anderson (R)
• Francis Awerkamp, Francis (I)
• Barbara Ballard (D)
• Brad Barrett (R)
• Carrie Barth (R)
• Brian Bergkamp (R)
• Emil Bergquist (R)
• Douglas Blex (R)
• "Bill" Bloom, Lewis (R, 64)

Latest actions

1. April 10, 2025: Enrolled on Friday, April 4, 2025
2. March 26, 2025: Adopted without roll call
3. March 26, 2025: Introduced

Common questions

What is HR6018?

HR6018 is a bill in the Kansas Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Recognizing March 29, 2025, as Vietnam War Veterans Day.

What does HR6018 do?

In its own words: A resolution recognizing March 29, 2025, as Vietnam War Veterans Day and honoring the Vietnam War veterans for their service and sacrifice.

What is the status of HR6018?

Passed both chambers as of March 26, 2025. Latest action: Enrolled on Friday, April 4, 2025 (April 10, 2025).

Who sponsored HR6018?

Mike Thompson, Mike (I), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR6018?

On the Kansas Legislature website: https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hr6018/