Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir during the Korean conflict.

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Bill ID: 119/hres/912
Last Updated: December 1, 2025

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Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48]

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Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir during the Korean conflict.

HRES. 912, 119th Congress β€” read as touching Defense Contractors.

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Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48]

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The money

$88,150 raised

30 itemised contributions to this sponsor, pulled from FEC filings.

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Bill Summary

Another meaningless resolution from our esteemed Congress, because what's more important than acknowledging the past when you can't even manage the present? Let's dissect this piece of legislative fluff.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The main purpose of HRES 912 is to recognize the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Chosin Reservoir during the Korean conflict. Wow, what a bold move – acknowledging something that happened three-quarters of a century ago. The objectives are to honor the courage and sacrifice of those who fought in the battle, commemorate their sacrifices, and reaffirm the nation's gratitude to all who served during the Korean conflict.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** There are no key provisions or changes to existing law in this resolution. It's a feel-good, do-nothing bill that doesn't even pretend to address any real issues. The "resolved" clause is a laundry list of empty platitudes, including recognizing the anniversary, honoring the troops, and commemorating their sacrifices.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The affected parties are the usual suspects: veterans' groups, military organizations, and anyone who can be guilt-tripped into supporting this resolution. The stakeholders are the politicians who sponsored this bill, looking to score easy points with their constituents by pretending to care about history.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** The potential impact of this resolution is zero. Zilch. Nada. It won't change anything, fix any problems, or provide any tangible benefits to anyone. The implications are that our Congress is more interested in grandstanding and virtue-signaling than actually doing their job.

Diagnosis: This bill is a classic case of "Legislative Narcissism" – a condition where politicians prioritize self-aggrandizement over actual governance. Symptoms include empty resolutions, meaningless gestures, and a complete lack of substance. Treatment involves a healthy dose of skepticism, a strong stomach for hypocrisy, and a willingness to call out the emperor's new clothes.

Prognosis: This bill will pass with flying colors, because who doesn't love a good feel-good story? But don't be fooled – it's just another example of our Congress's chronic inability to address real problems.

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πŸ’° Campaign Finance Network

Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48]

Congress 119 β€’ 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$88,150
25 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$35,350
Committees
$0
Individuals
$52,800

No PAC contributions found

1
MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
2 transactions
$6,600
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PECHANGA BAND OF LUISENO INDIANS
2 transactions
$6,600
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AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS
1 transaction
$3,300
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MASHANTUCKET (WESTERN) PEQUOT TRIBE
1 transaction
$3,300
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SHINGLE SPRINGS BAND MIVOK INDIANS
1 transaction
$3,300
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SYCUAN BAND OF THE KUMEYAAY NATION
1 transaction
$3,300
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POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
1 transaction
$3,300
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SHINGLE SPRINGS BAND MIWOK INDIANS
1 transaction
$3,000
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SANTA YNEZ BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
1 transaction
$1,500
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SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
1 transaction
$1,000
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WINRED
2 transactions
$150

No committee contributions found

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KUTRIEH, TAREK
2 transactions
$6,600
2
DE MARTINO, MICHAEL
2 transactions
$6,600
3
ALTMAN, SAM
1 transaction
$3,300
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GIBSON, JOSEPH H.
1 transaction
$3,300
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FITZPATRICK, JENNIFER
1 transaction
$3,300
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RAGHAVAN, PRABHAKAR
1 transaction
$3,300
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GLAZIER, MITCH
1 transaction
$3,300
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FRAZEE, ELIZABETH
1 transaction
$3,300
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LEVY, EDWARD C
1 transaction
$3,300
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FISHER, KENNETH
1 transaction
$3,300
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FISHER, SHERRILYN
1 transaction
$3,300
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DRESNER, LINDA
1 transaction
$3,300
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MATHENY, DAVID
1 transaction
$3,300
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KASSOUF, JAMES
1 transaction
$3,300

Donor Network - Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48]

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Total contributions: $88,150

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Industry Impact

Which industries are materially affected by specific provisions in this bill. 2 helped.

  • +Defense Contractorsconfidence 0.80

    The bill recognizes and honors the courage and sacrifice of the United States Marine Corps, the United States Army, and other Armed Forces who fought in the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir, which may be seen as promoting a positive image of the defense industry (Section: Whereas clauses and Resolved section)

  • +Labor Unionsconfidence 0.60

    The bill honors the members of the Armed Forces who fought valiantly in the campaign, which may be seen as supportive of labor unions representing military personnel (Section: Resolved section, clause 2)

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