Recognizing the critical importance of the United States Special Operations Forces community and expressing support for the designation of SOF Week.

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.J. Res. 95 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. J. RES. 95

   Recognizing the critical importance of the United States Special 
Operations Forces community and expressing support for the designation 
                              of SOF Week.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 6, 2025

 Mr. Jackson of Texas (for himself, Mr. Hudson, Mr. Peters, Ms. Castor 
  of Florida, and Mr. Crow) submitted the following joint resolution; 
         which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
   Recognizing the critical importance of the United States Special 
Operations Forces community and expressing support for the designation 
                              of SOF Week.

Whereas Special Operations Forces (hereinafter referred to as ``SOF'') encompass 
        highly trained, specialized military units within the Department of 
        Defense, including the Army Special Forces, Psychological Operations 
        Units, Civil Affairs Soldiers, 75th Ranger Regiment, the 160th Aviation 
        regiment (Night Stalkers), Navy SEALs, Special Warfare Combatant-Craft 
        Crewman, Air Force Special Operations Aviators, Special Tactics Teams, 
        Marine Special Operations (Raiders), and other affiliated units, which 
        embody the highest standards of courage, resilience, and 
        professionalism;
Whereas the SOF community plays a vital role in defending the United States 
        national security interests and is responsible for conducting missions 
        that require unique skills, tactics, and equipment, including 
        campaigning, unconventional warfare, counterterrorism, hostage rescue, 
        and direct action;
Whereas SOF personnel operate under the most challenging and dangerous 
        conditions and conduct military operations in some of the harshest and 
        most volatile environments throughout the world;
Whereas SOF receive specialized training in advanced weapons, language, 
        demolitions, combat medicine, military free-fall, and advanced combat 
        tactics to ensure discrete, precise, and scalable operations;
Whereas the United States must continue to invest in the equipment, training, 
        health, well-being, and transition of SOF members to maintain readiness 
        and honor their valiant service;
Whereas the families of SOF members carry a unique burden, providing steadfast 
        support amid frequent deployments, high operational tempo, and inherent 
        risks; and
Whereas SOF Week, an annual conference for the international SOF community, will 
        convene May 5 through May 8, 2025: Now, therefore be it
    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress--
            (1) recognizes the critical importance of the United States 
        Special Operations Forces community to the defense and security 
        of the United States;
            (2) commits to honoring the skill, dedication, bravery, and 
        selfless service of SOF personnel and their families; and
            (3) supports the designation of ``SOF Week'' in 
        appreciation of the courage, commitment, and contributions of 
        the SOF community.
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