Bill · H.Res. 1497· House(119-HRES-1497)

Commemorating the 13 United States servicemembers killed at Abbey Gate during and as a result of President Biden's disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal.

Age: 43 years

Tennessee

Introduced: 8/27/2026
Last activity: 8/27/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsored by: Matt Van Epps
Cosponsors: - 41 - 0

Armed Forces and National Security

Introduced
In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

H. Res. 1497 is a resolution to commemorate the 13 United States servicemembers killed at Abbey Gate during the withdrawal from Afghanistan. The resolution condemns the Biden-Harris administration for what it describes as a disastrous and chaotic withdrawal. It cites failures in planning, the abandonment of Bagram Air Base, and the lack of accountability for officials. The text lists the names of the 13 fallen servicemembers to provide them with lasting recognition. Ultimately, the House of Representatives resolves to commemorate the anniversary of the bombing and denounce the administration's handling of the event.

Yes

Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
The bill provides lasting recognition and honors the sacrifice of 13 fallen servicemembers.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3
The resolution calls for accountability for officials regarding the withdrawal process.

The opposite· 3 of 5

Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?-7
The bill claims the withdrawal abandoned allies and NATO partners.
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?-5
The resolution denounces the administration's diplomatic failures and abandonment of allies.
Does this tighten control of the border?-5
The bill criticizes the failure of vetting processes and the entry of unvetted individuals.