H.Res. 644 is a resolution that honors the 25th Army Corps, the largest African American unit in the Union Army during the Civil War, for their military achievements and role in ending slavery. The resolution specifically recognizes the corps for capturing Galveston, Texas on June 5, 1865—a week before General Gordon Granger's arrival—and for liberating thousands of enslaved people across Texas before that date. The resolution also acknowledges that members of the 25th Army Corps were among the first to occupy Richmond, Virginia, and fought against both the Confederacy and racial prejudice throughout the nation. Since this is a resolution rather than legislation, it does not authorize funding or establish a timeline; instead, it serves as an official congressional expression of gratitude and recognition for the historical contributions of these soldiers. The resolution was introduced by Representative Green of Texas in August 2025 and was referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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