S.Con.Res.103 / 106th Congress

A concurrent resolution honoring the members of the Armed Forces and Federal civilian employees who served the Nation during the Vietnam era and the families of those individuals who lost their lives or remain unaccounted for or were injured during that era in Southeast Asia or elsewhere in the world in defense of United States national security interests.

Held at the desk.

S.Con.Res.103 through Congress

S.Con.Res.103 keeps its number as it moves between the House and Senate.

SenateMay 4, 2000Agreed to the resolutionUnanimous consentOfficial record

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Latest House action · May 8, 2000

Held at the desk.

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Separate related House measures (1)

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Related House measure: H.Con.Res.228 Honoring the members of the Armed Forces and Federal civilian employees who served the Nation during the Vietnam era and the families of those individuals who lost their lives or remain unaccounted for or were injured during that era in Southeast Asia or elsewhere in the world in defense of United States national security interests.

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Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Apr 11, 2000

Honors the service and sacrifice of the members of the armed forces and Federal civilian employees who, during the Vietnam era, served in the Republic of Vietnam and elsewhere in Southeast Asia or otherwise served in support of U.S. operations in Vietnam and in support of U.S. national security interests throughout the world. Recognizes and honors the sacrifice of the families of those individuals who lost their lives or remain unaccounted for or were injured during that era in Southeast Asia or elsewhere in the world in defense of U.S. national security interests.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Sen. Cleland, Max [D-GA] · D–GA

Committees

Judiciary Committee

1 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Sen. Smith, Bob [R-NH]

Legislative record

Actions

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May 8, 2000
Held at the desk.
May 8, 2000
Received in the House.
May 8, 2000
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
May 4, 2000
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3557)
May 4, 2000
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S3557)
May 4, 2000
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3557)
May 4, 2000
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3557)
Apr 11, 2000
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2546)
Apr 11, 2000
Introduced in Senate

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Engrossed in Senate · May 4, 2000 Formatted Text PDF
Introduced in Senate · Apr 11, 2000 Formatted Text PDF

Related bills identified by Congress.gov

HCONRES 228 · Honoring the members of the Armed Forces and Federal civilian employees who served the Nation during the Vietnam era and the families of those individuals who lost their lives or remain unaccounted for or were injured during that era in Southeast Asia or elsewhere in the world in defense of United States national security interests.

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Analyze S.Con.Res.103 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 S.Con.Res.103, 106th Congress: A concurrent resolution  honoring the members of the Armed Forces and Federal civilian employees who served the Nation during the Vietnam era and the families of those individuals who lost their lives or remain unaccounted for or were injured during that era in Southeast Asia or elsewhere in the world in defense of United States national security interests.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/106th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/103

Text version to examine: Engrossed in Senate · 2000-05-04.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/106/bills/sconres103/BILLS-106sconres103es.htm

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Analyze S.Con.Res.103 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 S.Con.Res.103, 106th Congress: A concurrent resolution  honoring the members of the Armed Forces and Federal civilian employees who served the Nation during the Vietnam era and the families of those individuals who lost their lives or remain unaccounted for or were injured during that era in Southeast Asia or elsewhere in the world in defense of United States national security interests.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/106th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/103

Text version to examine: Engrossed in Senate · 2000-05-04.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/106/bills/sconres103/BILLS-106sconres103es.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2026-08-10T11:54:00Z. 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 S.Con.Res.103, 106th Congress: A concurrent resolution  honoring the members of the Armed Forces and Federal civilian employees who served the Nation during the Vietnam era and the families of those individuals who lost their lives or remain unaccounted for or were injured during that era in Southeast Asia or elsewhere in the world in defense of United States national security interests.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/106th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/103

Text version to examine: Engrossed in Senate · 2000-05-04.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/106/bills/sconres103/BILLS-106sconres103es.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2026-08-10T11:54:00Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Discuss S.Con.Res.103, 106th Congress: A concurrent resolution  honoring the members of the Armed Forces and Federal civilian employees who served the Nation during the Vietnam era and the families of those individuals who lost their lives or remain unaccounted for or were injured during that era in Southeast Asia or elsewhere in the world in defense of United States national security interests.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/106th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/103

Text version to examine: Engrossed in Senate · 2000-05-04.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/106/bills/sconres103/BILLS-106sconres103es.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2026-08-10T11:54:00Z. 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 S.Con.Res.103 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.