Bill · S.Res. 237· Senate(119-SRES-237)
A resolution honoring the service and memory of Army Staff Sgt. Jose Duenez Jr., Army Staff Sgt. Edvin F. Franco, Army Staff Sgt. Troy S. Knutson-Collins, and Army Pfc. Dante D. Taitano of the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, who died during a recovery mission in support of a regularly scheduled training exercise while serving in Lithuania.
- Introduced
- 5/20/2025
- Last activity
- 5/20/2025 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3003; text: CR S3012)
- Sponsored by
- Richard Durbin
- Cosponsors
- - 8 - 2
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This Senate resolution honors the service and memory of four United States soldiers who died in Lithuania. The soldiers—Staff Sgt. Jose Duenez Jr., Staff Sgt. Edvin F. Franco, Staff Sgt. Troy S. Knutson-Collins, and Pfc. Dante D. Taitano—were part of the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division. They died during a recovery mission to repair and tow an immobilized vehicle when their heavy recovery vehicle sank in a bog. The resolution recognizes the complex recovery effort involving hundreds of allied personnel. It also acknowledges the farewell ceremony held by the people of Lithuania. Finally, the resolution reaffirms the importance of Western leadership in the Baltic region.
Yes
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+5
The resolution reaffirms commitment to NATO and the importance of Western leadership in the Baltic region.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+3
The resolution honors the memory and service of fallen soldiers.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Honoring the fallen: The resolution serves to honor the memory and service of the four soldiers who died while serving the United States and its allies. (Resolution Section 1)
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Expressing gratitude to recovery personnel: The document expresses gratitude to the hundreds of United States, Lithuanian, Polish, and Estonian personnel who participated in the complex recovery effort. (Resolution Section 2)
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Recognizing international solidarity: The resolution recognizes the sentiment shown by the people of Lithuania regarding the heroism of the soldiers and the close alliance between their nation and the United States. (Resolution Section 3)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are mentioned: The provided text does not contain any provisions that describe negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+3
- 5/20/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3003; text: CR S3012)
- 10 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Christopher CoonsDemocrat · Delaware
Tammy DuckworthDemocrat · Illinois
Chuck GrassleyRepublican · Iowa
Mitch McConnellRepublican · Kentucky
Alex PadillaDemocrat · California
Gary PetersDemocrat · Michigan
Charles SchumerDemocrat · New York
Adam SchiffDemocrat · California
Jeanne ShaheenDemocrat · New Hampshire
Elissa SlotkinDemocrat · Michigan