118th Congress · HOUSE RESOLUTIONBILL

H.Res. 659 — Recognizing the 25th Army Corps of the Union Army and thanking them for their role in capturing Galveston, Texas, on June 5th, 1865, and liberating thousands of enslaved people.

“Recognizing the 25th Army Corps of the Union Army and thanking them for their role in capturing Galveston, Texas, on June 5th, 1865, and liberating thousands of enslaved people.”

Armed forces and national security

Introduced Aug 22, 2023

Last action Aug 22, 2023

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Introduced

Aug 22, 2023

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Referred

Aug 22, 2023

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SummaryCRS Summary

This resolution recognizes and thanks the 25th Army Corps of the Union Army for their role in capturing Galveston, Texas, on June 5, 1865, and liberating thousands of enslaved people prior to the arrival of General Gordon Granger on June 19, 1865.

Provisions · 1 sectionsIntroduced in House

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Aug 22, 2023

Introduced in House

Aug 22, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.