Expressing the sense of the Congress that the heroism of the brave and gallant Puerto Ricans in the 65th Infantry Regiment of the United States Army who fought in the Korean conflict should be commemorated.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Mar 29, 1996

Urges the: (1) Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs to plan and host a special event to commemorate the heroism of the Puerto Ricans in the 65th Infantry Regiment of the U.S. Army who fought in the Korean conflict and rescued the 1st Marine Division at Hugaru-ri and the 3d Army Infantry Division; and (2) American Battle Monuments Commission to provide a plaque at the Korean War Veterans Memorial to commemorate such Regiment.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-12] · D–NY

Committees

Armed Services Committee
Veterans' Affairs Committee

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Legislative record

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Apr 8, 1996
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Apr 8, 1996
Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
Mar 29, 1996
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on National Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 29, 1996
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on National Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 29, 1996
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on National Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 29, 1996
Introduced in House
Mar 29, 1996
Introduced in House

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Analyze H.Con.Res.159 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Con.Res.159, 104th Congress: Expressing the sense of the Congress that the heroism of the brave and gallant Puerto Ricans in the 65th Infantry Regiment of the United States Army who fought in the Korean conflict should be commemorated.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/159

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Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/104/bills/hconres159/BILLS-104hconres159ih.htm

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Analyze H.Con.Res.159 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Con.Res.159, 104th Congress: Expressing the sense of the Congress that the heroism of the brave and gallant Puerto Ricans in the 65th Infantry Regiment of the United States Army who fought in the Korean conflict should be commemorated.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/159

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 1996-03-29.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/104/bills/hconres159/BILLS-104hconres159ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-06-06T14:19:22Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Con.Res.159 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Discuss H.Con.Res.159, 104th Congress: Expressing the sense of the Congress that the heroism of the brave and gallant Puerto Ricans in the 65th Infantry Regiment of the United States Army who fought in the Korean conflict should be commemorated.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/159

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 1996-03-29.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/104/bills/hconres159/BILLS-104hconres159ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-06-06T14:19:22Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

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Discuss H.Con.Res.159, 104th Congress: Expressing the sense of the Congress that the heroism of the brave and gallant Puerto Ricans in the 65th Infantry Regiment of the United States Army who fought in the Korean conflict should be commemorated.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/159

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 1996-03-29.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/104/bills/hconres159/BILLS-104hconres159ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-06-06T14:19:22Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Con.Res.159 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.