IL HR0350

Urges Congress to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment of Puerto Rico, known as the Borinqueneers, for their military service and heroism.

Recognizes the regiment's participation in World War I, World War II, and the Korean War (1950-1953), where they defended American freedoms.

Highlights the regiment's distinguished military achievements, including conducting the last battalion-sized bayonet charge in American military history on February 2, 1951, against the 9th Chinese Infantry Division.

Notes the regiment earned two Presidential Unit Citations, an Army Unit Superior Award, a Navy Unit Citation, two Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citations, and the Bravery Gold Medal of Greece.

Directs the Illinois House of Representatives to send copies of the resolution to the President of the Senate, Speaker of the House, Illinois congressional delegation, and leaders of Borinqueneers advocacy organizations.