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SCONRES 13119th CongressIn Committee

A concurrent resolution recognizing the critical importance of the United States Special Operations Forces community and expressing support for the designation of SOF Week.

Introduced: May 6, 2025
Defense & National SecurityVeterans Affairs
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This is a concurrent resolution introduced in the Senate (and thus involving both chambers if acted upon) recognizing the critical importance of the United States Special Operations Forces (SOF) community and expressing support for designating SOF Week. The resolution highlights the diverse SOF units, the demanding and dangerous nature of their missions, and the need to invest in their equipment, training, health, and transition support. It also calls for honoring SOF personnel and their families and explicitly supports the designation of SOF Week as a means to recognize and appreciate the contributions of the SOF community. As a concurrent resolution, it is a symbolic statement of support and does not authorize new spending or create new statutory obligations.

Key Points

  • 1Recognizes the critical importance of the U.S. Special Operations Forces community to national defense and security.
  • 2Commits to honoring the skill, dedication, bravery, and selfless service of SOF personnel and their families.
  • 3Expresses support for the designation of “SOF Week” to recognize the courage, commitment, and contributions of the SOF community.
  • 4Emphasizes the need to invest in equipment, training, health and well-being, and the transition of SOF members to civilian life.
  • 5Acknowledges the broad composition of SOF, including Army Special Forces, Rangers, Navy SEALs, Air Force Special Operations, Civil Affairs, Psychological Operations, and other affiliated units, which embody high standards of professionalism.

Impact Areas

Primary group/area affected: United States Special Operations Forces personnel and their families, who are the intended beneficiaries of recognition and the proposed support for training, equipment, health, and transition needs.Secondary group/area affected: Policymakers, defense community, and the broader public who engage with or support national security priorities and commemorations.Additional impacts: Increases visibility and awareness of SOF contributions; as a non-binding concurrent resolution, it does not create new laws or funding, but it can influence future conversations about policy emphasis, commemorations, and potential follow-on actions.
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