# 118-hres-455: Expressing support for Black service members this Memorial Day who gave their lives to protect and defend the United States at home and abroad despite facing racism in the Armed Forces and systemic inequities on United States soil.

118-hres-455, Expressing support for Black service members this Memorial Day who gave their lives to protect and defend the United States at home and abroad despite facing racism in the Armed Forces and systemic inequities on United States soil., is a 118th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20] (D-FL); status Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (as of 2026-10-15).

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## Facts
- Bill: 118-hres-455
- Congress: 118
- Title: Expressing support for Black service members this Memorial Day who gave their lives to protect and defend the United States at home and abroad despite facing racism in the Armed Forces and systemic inequities on United States soil.
- Status: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Introduced: 2023-05-26
- Sponsor: Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20] (D-FL)
- Cosponsors: 29
- Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-15

## Summary

Expressing support for Black service members this Memorial Day who gave their lives to protect and defend the United States at home and abroad despite facing racism in the Armed Forces and systemic inequities on United States soil.

## Cosponsors (29)

- Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6] (D-SC), 2023-05-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2] (D-GA), 2023-05-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1] (D-NC), 2023-05-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13] (D-NY), 2023-05-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4] (D-GA), 2023-05-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36] (D-CA), 2023-05-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), 2023-05-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7] (D-IN), 2023-05-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12] (D-NJ), 2023-05-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] (D-TX), 2023-05-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Brown, Shontel M. [D-OH-11] (D-OH), 2023-05-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12] (D-CA), 2023-05-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2] (D-MS), 2023-05-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39] (D-CA), 2023-05-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12] (D-MI), 2023-05-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10] (D-NJ), 2023-05-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-47] (D-CA), 2023-05-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] (D-TX), 2023-05-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5] (D-GA), 2023-05-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI] (D-MI), 2023-05-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3] (D-PA), 2023-05-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24] (D-FL), 2023-05-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6] (D-PA), 2023-05-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2] (D-LA), 2023-05-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5] (D-NY), 2023-05-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4] (D-NV), 2023-05-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4] (D-IL), 2023-05-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6] (D-WA), 2023-05-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Crockett, Jasmine [D-TX-30] (D-TX), 2023-05-26T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 118-hr-6929: Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024
- 118-hr-14: John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2023
- 118-hr-11: Freedom to Vote Act
- 118-hr-15: Equality Act
- 118-hr-3899: American Family Act
- 118-hr-2708: Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2023

## Sources
- [118-hres-455 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-resolution/455)

## Related
- [118-hr-6929: Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/118-hr-6929)
- [118-hr-14: John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2023](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/118-hr-14)
- [118-hr-11: Freedom to Vote Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/118-hr-11)
- [118-hr-15: Equality Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/118-hr-15)
- [118-hr-3899: American Family Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/118-hr-3899)
- [118-hr-2708: Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2023](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/118-hr-2708)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/118-hres-455 (as of 2026-10-15).