Original Resolution Honoring the 25th Army Corps

House Resolution

H.Res. 664

119th Congress

Original Resolution Honoring the 25th Army Corps

In Committee

Introduced:Aug 29, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Mike Ezell

Representative

Republican

MS-4

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 liberating thousands of enslaved people before the arrival of General Gordon Granger in 1865. It recognizes the important contributions of this army unit during the final days of the Civil War.

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 liberating thousands of enslaved people before the arrival of General Gordon Granger in 1865. It recognizes the important contributions of this army unit during the final days of the Civil War.

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

Honors the 25th Army Corps of the Union Army for capturing Galveston, Texas in June 1865
Recognizes the 25th Army Corps for liberating thousands of enslaved people prior to the arrival of General Gordon Granger
Highlights the 25th Army Corps' actions in the final days of the Civil War

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this resolution would officially acknowledge and honor the historical role and contributions of the 25th Army Corps during the Civil War. It would bring greater attention to their efforts to free enslaved people in Texas before the famous Juneteenth events. This could inspire further research, education, and recognition of the 25th Army Corps and their place in American history.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

664, 119th Congress (2025). "Original Resolution Honoring the 25th Army Corps". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hres-664