Recognizing, and calling on all Americans to recognize, the courage and sacrifice of the members of the Armed Forces held as prisoners of war during the Vietnam conflict and stating that the House of Representatives will not forget that more than 2,000 members of the United States Armed Forces remain unaccounted for from the Vietnam conflict and will continue to press for a final accounting for all such servicemembers whose fate is unknown.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Feb 12, 1998

Expresses gratitude for the courage and sacrifice of the brave men, including current Congressmen Sam Johnson of Texas and Pete Peterson of Florida, who were held as prisoners of war during the Vietnam conflict. Urges States and localities to honor such courage and sacrifice with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Declares that the House of Representatives will continue to press for a final accounting of the more than 2,000 members of the U.S. armed forces who remain unaccounted for from such conflict.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Gingrich, Newt [R-GA-6] · R–GA

Committees

Armed Services Committee

13 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Legislative record

Actions

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Feb 12, 1998
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 12, 1998
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
Feb 12, 1998
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
Feb 12, 1998
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Feb 12, 1998
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.
Feb 12, 1998
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H477-484)
Feb 12, 1998
Mr. Watts (OK) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
Feb 12, 1998
Committee on National Security discharged.
Feb 12, 1998
Committee on National Security discharged.
Feb 12, 1998
Referred to the House Committee on National Security.
Feb 12, 1998
Introduced in House
Feb 12, 1998
Introduced in House

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Discuss H.Res.360, 105th Congress: Recognizing, and calling on all Americans to recognize, the courage and sacrifice of the members of the Armed Forces held as prisoners of war during the Vietnam conflict and stating that the House of Representatives will not forget that more than 2,000 members of the United States Armed Forces remain unaccounted for from the Vietnam conflict and will continue to press for a final accounting for all such servicemembers whose fate is unknown.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-resolution/360

Text version to examine: Agreed to House · 1998-02-12.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/105/bills/hres360/BILLS-105hres360ath.htm

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Analyze H.Res.360 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Res.360, 105th Congress: Recognizing, and calling on all Americans to recognize, the courage and sacrifice of the members of the Armed Forces held as prisoners of war during the Vietnam conflict and stating that the House of Representatives will not forget that more than 2,000 members of the United States Armed Forces remain unaccounted for from the Vietnam conflict and will continue to press for a final accounting for all such servicemembers whose fate is unknown.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-resolution/360

Text version to examine: Agreed to House · 1998-02-12.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/105/bills/hres360/BILLS-105hres360ath.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-06-06T14:19:21Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.360 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Discuss H.Res.360, 105th Congress: Recognizing, and calling on all Americans to recognize, the courage and sacrifice of the members of the Armed Forces held as prisoners of war during the Vietnam conflict and stating that the House of Representatives will not forget that more than 2,000 members of the United States Armed Forces remain unaccounted for from the Vietnam conflict and will continue to press for a final accounting for all such servicemembers whose fate is unknown.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-resolution/360

Text version to examine: Agreed to House · 1998-02-12.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/105/bills/hres360/BILLS-105hres360ath.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-06-06T14:19:21Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

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Discuss H.Res.360, 105th Congress: Recognizing, and calling on all Americans to recognize, the courage and sacrifice of the members of the Armed Forces held as prisoners of war during the Vietnam conflict and stating that the House of Representatives will not forget that more than 2,000 members of the United States Armed Forces remain unaccounted for from the Vietnam conflict and will continue to press for a final accounting for all such servicemembers whose fate is unknown.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-resolution/360

Text version to examine: Agreed to House · 1998-02-12.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/105/bills/hres360/BILLS-105hres360ath.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-06-06T14:19:21Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.360 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.