HJR 1005 Colorado House · 2026 Regular Session

African American Veterans

HJR 1005 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing the historical contributions and challenges faced by African American veterans throughout U.S. military history. It acknowledges their service from the Revolutionary War to modern conflicts, highlighting segregation, discrimination, and their pivotal roles in events like the Civil War, World Wars, and the Red Ball Express during WWII. The resolution contains no new policy provisions, funding, or direct benefits - it solely serves to formally honor their legacy and sacrifices. As a non-binding resolution, it does not affect any specific individuals or create legal changes.

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

House Passage

Feb 2026

Senate Passage

Feb 2026

Governor

Introduced Feb 5, 2026 Last action Feb 11, 2026

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What changed between versions

Revised → Signed Act · 2 edits · Feb 11, 2026

MINOR

The bill was finalized into a signed act with minor formatting corrections to the sponsor lists and session dates. The substantive content of the resolution, which honors African American veterans, was significantly expanded by adding five new 'Whereas' clauses that detail specific historical contributions, such as the Harlem Hellfighters in WWI, the Red Ball Express in WWII, and the 1948 desegregation order. These additions provide a more comprehensive historical record of African American service and the systemic barriers they faced, enhancing the educational value of the resolution.

SCOPE

Added five new clauses detailing specific historical events, including the Harlem Hellfighters, the Red Ball Express logistics operation, and the 1948 Executive Order 9981 that desegregated the military.

TECHNICAL

Corrected the formatting of the sponsor lists and session dates to reflect the final signed version of the act.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

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Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Feb 11, 2026

Upper · Passed

Signed by the President of the Senate

upper

Feb 10, 2026

Lower · Passed

Signed by the Speaker of the House

lower

Feb 9, 2026

Upper · Passed

Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

upper

Feb 6, 2026

Introduced

Introduced In Senate - Assigned to

upper

Feb 6, 2026

Lower · Passed

House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

lower

Feb 5, 2026

Introduced

Introduced In House - Assigned to

lower

4 primary · 84 co-sponsors