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119THCONGRESS
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STSESSION 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.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY6, 2025
Mr. J
ACKSONof Texas (for himself, Mr. HUDSON, Mr. PETERS, Ms. CASTOR
of Florida, and Mr. C
ROW) submitted the following joint resolution; which
was referred to the Committee on Armed Services
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, Spe-
cial Warfare Combatant-Craft Crewman, Air Force Spe-
cial Operations Aviators, Special Tactics Teams, Marine
Special Operations (Raiders), and other affiliated units,
which embody the highest standards of courage, resil-
ience, and professionalism;
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Whereas the SOF community plays a vital role in defending
the United States national security interests and is re-
sponsible for conducting missions that require unique
skills, tactics, and equipment, including campaigning, un-
conventional 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 weap-
ons, 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 val-
iant service;
Whereas the families of SOF members carry a unique bur-
den, providing steadfast support amid frequent deploy-
ments, high operational tempo, and inherent risks; and
Whereas SOF Week, an annual conference for the inter-
national SOF community, will convene May 5 through
May 8, 2025: Now, therefore be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives1
of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 2
That Congress— 3
(1) recognizes the critical importance of the 4
United States Special Operations Forces community 5
to the defense and security of the United States; 6
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(2) commits to honoring the skill, dedication, 1
bravery, and selfless service of SOF personnel and 2
their families; and 3
(3) supports the designation of ‘‘SOF Week’’ in 4
appreciation of the courage, commitment, and con-5
tributions of the SOF community. 6
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