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

House Resolution

H.Res. 862

119th Congress

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

In Committee

Introduced:Nov 7, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Joyce Beatty

Representative

Democratic

OH-3

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This bill expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the U.S. Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp to honor the Buffalo Soldiers, a group of African American soldiers who served in the U.S. Army after the Civil War and played a key role in westward expansion and exploration.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the U.S. Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp to honor the Buffalo Soldiers, a group of African American soldiers who served in the U.S. Army after the Civil War and played a key role in westward expansion and exploration.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

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Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill recognizes the historic contributions of the Buffalo Soldiers, a group of African American soldiers who served in the U.S. Army from 1866 to 1948.
It calls for the U.S. Postal Service to issue a commemorative postage stamp to honor the Buffalo Soldiers, noting that a previous stamp was issued in 1994 but taken off sale in 1995.
The bill highlights the Buffalo Soldiers' bravery, fighting spirit, and instrumental role in the exploration and settlement of the American West.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would lead to the U.S. Postal Service issuing a new commemorative stamp honoring the Buffalo Soldiers, which would raise awareness of their important military service and historical contributions. This could be particularly meaningful for African American communities and those interested in preserving the legacy of these pioneering soldiers.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Related Subjects

Alliances

Aviation and airports

Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad

Europe

European Union

Iran

Middle East

Sanctions

Terrorism

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

862, 119th Congress (2025). "Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued in honor of the Buffalo Soldiers.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hres-862