H.Res.862

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

Introduced·11/7/25

The House of Representatives expresses the sense that a commemorative postage stamp should honor the Buffalo Soldiers.

The bill expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued in honor of the Buffalo Soldiers, all-Black regiments established in 1866 to help rebuild the country after the Civil War and patrol the western frontier. The Buffalo Soldiers, who received their name due to the buffalo's fierce bravery, played a significant role in American military history, with 23 members receiving the Congressional Medal of Honor.

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Oversight And Government Reform Committee
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History

Nov 7, 2025

House

Submitted in House

Nov 7, 2025

House

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.