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

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-11-07
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10
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Joyce Beatty
Joyce Beatty
Democrat · OH · Representative
Votes with party: 98.3% (517 recorded votes)

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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

2025-11-07

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The House is proposing that the U.S. Postal Service create a special commemorative stamp honoring the Buffalo Soldiers, the African American military units that served in the late 1800s and early 1900s. This is a symbolic measure expressing Congress's support for recognizing these soldiers' historical contributions through a stamp that could be purchased and used by the public. The proposal has been sent to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for consideration.

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