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S.J.Res.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.

Introduced·9/17/25

Honors the sacrifice of servicemembers killed in the Kabul bombing on August 26, 2021.

This joint resolution honors the sacrifice of 16 servicemembers killed in the bombing at Abbey Gate during the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan on August 26, 2021. It designates a National Day of Remembrance for these fallen heroes and expresses gratitude to their families. The resolution recognizes their service and ultimate sacrifice in securing liberty for the United States and the people of Afghanistan.

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History

Sep 17, 2025

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.