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.
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Latest Action · June 11, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
This resolution honors the life and legacy of Charles Bernard Rangel, a longtime congressman from New York who passed away in May 2025 at age 94. Rangel served 46 years in the House of Representatives representing Harlem starting in 1971, becoming a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus and the first African American to chair the powerful Ways and Means Committee. The resolution particularly celebrates his military service during the Korean War, when as a young soldier he heroically led 40 troops to safety during the Battle of Kunu-ri in 1950 while wounded, earning the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. Throughout his congressional career, Rangel championed the U.S.-South Korea alliance and authored legislation recognizing Korean War veterans, work that earned him the Korea Society's highest award in 2020. The resolution reaffirms Congress's commitment to honoring Korean War veterans and strengthening the U.S.-South Korea partnership.
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