Bill · H.J.Res. 116· House(119-HJRES-116)
Honoring the sacrifice of Marine Corps Lance Corporal David L. Espinoza, Marine Corps Sergeant Nicole L. Gee, Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Darin Taylor Hoover, Army Staff Sergeant Ryan Christian Knauss, Marine Corps Corporal Hunter Lopez, Marine Corps Lance Corporal Rylee J. McCollum, Marine Corps Lance Corporal Dylan R. Merola, Marine Corps Lance Corporal Kareem M. Nikoui, Marine Corps Corporal Daegan W. Page, Marine Corps Sergeant Johanny Rosario, Marine Corps Corporal Humberto A. Sanchez, Marine Corps Lance Corporal Jared M. Schmitz, and Navy Petty Officer Third Class Maxton W. Soviak.
- Introduced
- 8/26/2025
- Last activity
- 8/26/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Max Miller
- Cosponsors
- - 23 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
H.J. Res. 116 is a joint resolution to honor thirteen specific servicemembers from the Marine Corps, Army, and Navy. These individuals died during a bombing at Abbey Gate at the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, on August 26, 2021. The resolution establishes a National Day of Remembrance for these servicemembers. It also expresses gratitude and condolences to the Gold Star Families.
Yes
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
The bill honors the sacrifice of servicemembers, which provides symbolic recognition and honor to the veteran community.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of Sacrifice: The resolution designates a National Day of Remembrance, which honors the servicemembers who died at Abbey Gate. (Section 1)
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Support for Families: The resolution expresses the deepest condolences and gratitude to the Gold Star Families of those lost. (Section 2)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for people are mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+5
- 9/8/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 9/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/2/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/29/2025
- 7 Cosponsors added.
- 8/26/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- 12 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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