RepublicanBill · S.J.Res. 79· Senate(119-SJRES-79)

A joint resolution 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.

Rep. Mullin
Age: 49 years
Oklahoma
Introduced
9/17/2025
Last activity
9/17/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Markwayne Mullin
Cosponsors
Republican - 19Democrat - 1
Armed Forces and National Security
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This joint resolution honors the sacrifice of thirteen specific American servicemembers from the Marine Corps, Army, and Navy who died in the bombing at Abbey Gate in Kabul, Afghanistan, on August 26, 2021. It recognizes that their service secured the blessings of liberty and saved thousands of innocent lives from the Taliban during the withdrawal of United States forces. The text states that their ultimate sacrifice was not made in vain and will not be forgotten by a grateful nation. To honor this, the resolution officially designates a National Day of Remembrance for these servicemembers. Additionally, it expresses the deepest condolences and gratitude of the United States to the Gold Star Families of those who were lost.

Yes

  • Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+6

    The bill directly honors fallen servicemembers and provides official national recognition and gratitude to Gold Star families.

  • Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+5

    The resolution honors fallen servicemembers and supports Gold Star families, providing meaningful recognition to the military community.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.