FL S1266

Urges the President and Congress of the United States to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the United States 65th Infantry Regiment, known as the Borinqueneers

Recognizes the regiment's lineage to the "Puerto Rico Regiment of Volunteer Infantry" authorized by Congress on March 2, 1899, as the first native troops in Puerto Rico

Highlights the Borinqueneers' service across multiple conflicts including World War I (defending the Panama Canal), World War II (serving in North Africa and Europe), and the Korean War (earning 4 Distinguished Service Crosses, 124 Silver Stars, and 9 battle campaign awards)

Notes that the regiment was the only all-Hispanic segregated unit in the United States Armed Forces and was credited with launching the last recorded battalion-sized bayonet assault in United States Army history

Directs copies of the memorial to be sent to the President, Congress, Florida's congressional delegation, and various military and veterans organizations