Bill · H.J.Res. 95· House(119-HJRES-95)
Recognizing the critical importance of the United States Special Operations Forces community and expressing support for the designation of SOF Week.
- Introduced
- 5/6/2025
- Last activity
- 5/6/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Ronny Jackson
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 3
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
H.J. Res. 95 recognizes the importance of the United States Special Operations Forces (SOF) community. It acknowledges the specialized training and dangerous conditions these units face while defending national security. The resolution highlights the burdens carried by SOF families. Finally, it expresses support for the designation of "SOF Week," an international conference taking place May 5 through May 8, 2025.
Yes· 3 of 12
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
The bill commits to honoring the service and investing in the transition of SOF members.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+2
The resolution commits to honoring SOF personnel and investing in their transition.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+2
The bill supports SOF Week, which is an international conference for the SOF community.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of Service: The resolution commits to honoring the bravery and selfless service of SOF personnel and their families.
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Support for Readiness: The text notes the need to continue investing in the equipment, training, health, well-being, and transition of SOF members.
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Acknowledgment of Families: It recognizes that families of SOF members carry a unique burden due to high operational tempo and frequent deployments.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for people are mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+5Good For Men+1Good For Middle Aged+1Good For People With Disabilities+1Good For Retirees+1Good For Seniors+1Good For Women+1Good For Young Adults+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+2Improves Veterans Benefits+2Increases Counter Terrorism Funding+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Veterans Healthcare+2
- 5/6/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
- 119-SCONRES-13: A concurrent resolution recognizing the critical importance of the United States Special Operations Forces community and expressing support for the designation of SOF Week.
- 119-HRES-1303: Recognizing the critical importance of the United States Special Operations Forces community and expressing support for the designation of SOF Week.
Kathy CastorDemocrat · Florida
Jason CrowDemocrat · Colorado
Richard HudsonRepublican · North Carolina
Scott PetersDemocrat · California