HRES 862119th CongressIn Committee

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued in honor of the Buffalo Soldiers.

Introduced: Nov 7, 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3] (D-Ohio)

Civil Rights & JusticeDefense & National SecurityVeterans Affairs

Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

This House resolution expresses the sense that the U.S. Postal Service should issue a commemorative stamp honoring the Buffalo Soldiers, African American military regiments established after the Civil War who served with distinction despite facing systemic racism and segregation throughout their 82-year history.

Key Points

1The resolution highlights the Buffalo Soldiers' establishment in 1866 as all-Black regiments that patrolled western frontiers and contributed significantly to national rebuilding during Reconstruction era.
2It emphasizes their acceptance of the 'Buffalo Soldiers' name with pride, symbolizing their fierce bravery and combat spirit against racial prejudice in the military.
3The resolution notes 23 Medal of Honor recipients among Buffalo Soldiers and calls for reissuing a commemorative stamp after the 1994 version was discontinued in 1995.

Impact Areas

United States Postal Service operations and stamp issuance policiesAfrican American historical recognition and cultural heritage preservationMilitary commemoration practices and public education about segregated military units

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