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.

House Resolution

H.Res. 659

119th Congress

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.

In Committee

Introduced:Aug 15, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Shri Thanedar

Representative

Democratic

MI-13

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summary

This resolution honors the 25th Army Corps of the Union Army for their role in capturing Galveston, Texas and freeing thousands of enslaved people there before the end of the Civil War. It recognizes their important contribution to the fight against slavery.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution honors the 25th Army Corps of the Union Army for their role in capturing Galveston, Texas and freeing thousands of enslaved people there before the end of the Civil War. It recognizes their important contribution to the fight against slavery.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>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.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The resolution recognizes the 25th Army Corps of the Union Army for capturing Galveston, Texas on June 5, 1865.
It thanks the 25th Army Corps for liberating thousands of enslaved people in Galveston prior to the arrival of General Gordon Granger on June 19, 1865.
The resolution aims to honor the 25th Army Corps' role in the fight against slavery during the Civil War.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this resolution would officially recognize the 25th Army Corps' important role in the liberation of enslaved people in Galveston, Texas towards the end of the Civil War. It would highlight this significant historical event and the sacrifices made by Union troops to end the institution of slavery.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

659, 119th Congress (2025). "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.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hres-659