A concurrent resolution recognizing the difficult challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their heroic military sacrifices, and their patriotism in fighting for equal rights and for the dignity of a people and a Nation.
This symbolic resolution (SCONRES 23) recognizes the historical challenges Black veterans faced returning home after military service, including systemic discrimination and unequal treatment, while honoring their military sacrifices and role in advancing civil rights. It specifically acknowledges their contributions across conflicts from the Revolutionary War to Vietnam, highlighting figures like the 369th Infantry (Harlem Hellfighters) and Dorie Miller. The resolution calls on the Department of Veterans Affairs to address ongoing health and benefit disparities affecting minority veterans. It directly recognizes Black veterans' historical and ongoing struggles, without creating new laws or funding. The resolution serves as a formal acknowledgment of their legacy and current needs.
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Introduced Nov 6, 2025
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Lisa Blunt Rochester
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