H.Res. 1303

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1303 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 1303

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 19, 2026

Mr. Jackson of Texas (for himself, Mr. Crow, Mr. Hudson, Mr. Peters, 
Ms. Castor of Florida, Mr. Van Orden, Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia, Mr. 
Mills, and Mr. McGuire) submitted the following resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Armed Services

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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 18 through May 21, 2026: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(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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