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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.

Introduced: November 9, 1997 Introduced by: Velázquez, Nydia M. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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Nov 17, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Nov 17, 1997
Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
Nov 13, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.
Nov 9, 1997
Referred to House National Security
Nov 9, 1997
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.
Nov 9, 1997
Referred to House Veterans' Affairs
Nov 9, 1997
Introduced in House
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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.

What's happening now November 17, 1997

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

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