# 119-hres-1362: Honoring the life, military service, and congressional legacy of the Honorable Charles Bernard Rangel, and his enduring contributions to the alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea.

119-hres-1362, Honoring the life, military service, and congressional legacy of the Honorable Charles Bernard Rangel, and his enduring contributions to the alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6] (D-NY); status introduced (as of 2026-07-25).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-1362
- Congress: 119
- Title: Honoring the life, military service, and congressional legacy of the Honorable Charles Bernard Rangel, and his enduring contributions to the alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-06-11
- Sponsor: Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6] (D-NY)
- Cosponsors: 9
- Policy area: Congress
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-07-25

## Summary

**This resolution would honor the life, military valor, and 46 years of congressional service of the Honorable Charles Bernard Rangel.** It would recognize his bravery at the Battle of Kunu-ri and awards including the Purple Heart and Bronze Star Medal with Valor, note his founding role in the Congressional Black Caucus and his distinction as the first African American to serve on and later chair the House Ways and Means Committee, highlight his authorship of the Korea War Veterans Recognition Act and long work strengthening the U.S.-Republic of Korea alliance, and acknowledge a commemorative resolution from the Republic of Korea's National Assembly and his interment at Arlington National Cemetery.

## Cosponsors (9)

- Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3] (D-NY), 2026-06-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5] (D-NY), 2026-06-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Min, Dave [D-CA-47] (D-CA), 2026-06-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large] (R-GU), 2026-06-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Strickland, Marilyn [D-WA-10] (D-WA), 2026-06-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24] (D-FL), 2026-06-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5] (D-MO), 2026-06-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32] (D-CA), 2026-06-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7] (D-IN), 2026-06-23T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-1065: Protect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2025
- 119-hr-2102: Major Richard Star Act
- 119-hr-2048: Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act

## Sources
- [119-hres-1362 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/1362)

## Related
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- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-1065: Protect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1065)
- [119-hr-2102: Major Richard Star Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2102)
- [119-hr-2048: Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2048)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-1362 (as of 2026-07-25).