Bill · S.Res. 660· Senate(119-SRES-660)
A resolution honoring the service and sacrifice of Air Force Major John A. Klinner, Air Force Major Ariana G. Savino, Air Force Technical Sergeant Ashley B. Pruitt, Air Force Captain Seth R. Koval, Air Force Captain Curtis J. Angst, and Air Force Master Sergeant Tyler H. Simmons.
- Introduced
- 3/23/2026
- Last activity
- 3/23/2026 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1560; text: CR S1546-1547)
- Sponsored by
- Katie Britt
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 0
- 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 resolution honors the service and sacrifice of six Air Force members who died in an accident involving a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft. The accident occurred on March 12, 2026, while the aircraft was supporting Operation Epic Fury over western Iraq. The fallen service members included Major John A. Klinner, Major Ariana G. Savino, Technical Sergeant Ashley B. Pruitt, Captain Seth R. Koval, Captain Curtis J. Angst, and Master Sergeant Tyler H. Simmons. The Senate seeks to honor their memory and express gratitude to their families. Additionally, the resolution requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit a copy of this resolution to their respective military units.
Yes
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+3
The resolution honors the service and sacrifice of fallen Air Force members.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+2
The resolution provides formal national recognition and condolences to the families of the fallen service members.
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 honors the memory, service, and sacrifice of the fallen service members (Resolution, Section 1). This provides formal recognition of their service to the United States.
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Support for Families: The Senate expresses its deepest condolences and gratitude to the Gold Star Families and loved ones of the fallen (Resolution, Section 2). This offers a gesture of national gratitude to those grieving.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are identified within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+2
- 3/23/2026
- 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 S1560; text: CR S1546-1547)
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- Bill introduced.
Jim BanksRepublican · Indiana
Jon HustedRepublican · Ohio
Bernie MorenoRepublican · Ohio
Tim SheehyRepublican · Montana
Tommy TubervilleRepublican · Alabama
Todd YoungRepublican · Indiana