Mike Bost

Recognizing Community Organizations for Veteran Engagement and Recovery Act

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VISN Reform Act of 2025

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To amend title 36, United States Code, to move the place of incorporation and domicile of the National Woman's Relief Corps to Illinois, to move the principal office of such Corps to Murphysboro, Illinois, and for other purposes.

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“Mr. BOST. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Chosin Reservoir and recognize the heroic veterans of the Chosin Few. Seventy-five years ago, in the bitter winter of 1950, 30,000 United Nations forces, most of them United States Marines, were surrounded by more than 120,000 Chinese troops near the Chosin Reservoir in North Korea. Facing the freezing conditions, overwhelming odds, and heavy casualties, these men executed a successful fighting retreat to the port of Hungnam. In doing so, these heroes evacuated over 100,000 troops and civilians, through unyielding courage, sacrifice, and determination. The Battle of Chosin Reservoir is remembered not only for the extreme conditions that were faced, but more importantly the courage of those who fought. Over the course of 14 days, 17 Medals of Honor and 78 Service Cross Medals were awarded to these men for their actions in combat. Mr. Speaker, as chairman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, I ask all of my colleagues to join me in honoring the Chosin Few and in recognizing the enduring legacy of courage, sacrifice, and freedom that their service represents. [[Page E902]] ____________________”

2025-09-26 · Veterans

“Mr. BOST. Madam Speaker, I rise to include in the Record the following letter of support for H.R. 2701 from National Commander Scott P. Stevens, CW04, USA, (R). The Jewish War Veterans of the USA supports H.R. 2701, the Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act. JWV appreciates the leadership of Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) and Rep. Max Miller (R-OH) for their bipartisan introduction, as well as the support of the House Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Disability and Memorial Affairs and the Full Committee in moving this critical legislation to the House floor. JWV urges swift passage of H.R. 2701 to start the process of properly marking graves and honoring these brave Jewish American servicemembers. The Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act requires the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) to create a program to identify Jewish servicemembers buried with grave markers that do not reflect their faith and to connect with their descendants. This vital effort will correct the historical record and ensure our fallen heroes are remembered as they lived and served. JVW understands that approximately 900 American-Jewish servicemembers who lost their lives during World War I and World War II and were buried in U.S. military cemeteries overseas (ABMC) were mistakenly interred under markers that do not represent their religion or heritage. JVW recognizes that most of these errors are unintentional; however, these mistakes hide the identity and legacy of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. American-Jewish servicemembers served with honor and bravery, playing a crucial role in winning the Allied victory. They deserve to be remembered with dignity and accuracy. The United States has a solemn duty to ensure every fallen servicemember is honored correctly Enacting H.R. 2701 helps ensure that the Star of David marks the Jewish graves of servicemembers, currently marked in error. ____________________”

2025-09-17 · Veterans