Bill Details
SRES.28 - 119th Congress
Status
Latest action
2025-01-16 - Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text: CR S232)
Introduced Date
2025-01-16
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Committees
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Sponsors
Cosponsors
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- Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-Illinois]
- Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-Maryland]
- Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-Connecticut]
- Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-California]
- Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-Illinois]
- Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-Delaware]
- Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-New Jersey]
- Sen. Smith, Tina [D-Minnesota]
- Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-New Hampshire]
- Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-Oregon]
- Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-Hawaii]
- Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-New York]
- Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-Oregon]
- Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-Wisconsin]
- Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-Georgia]
- Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-Hawaii]
- Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-Colorado]
- Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-Nevada]
- Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-California]
- Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-Minnesota]
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This Senate resolution honors women who have served in combat roles in the Armed Forces. It says women have served with distinction since the Revolutionary War, and it recognizes their bravery, sacrifices, and important contributions to the military. The resolution also points out that all military jobs were opened to women in 2015, and that women have continued to earn awards and serve in combat and special operations roles. It encourages the country to keep recognizing these achievements so they can inspire future generations.
- It notes that women have received major military honors for combat service, including Bronze Stars and Silver Stars.
- It says that since September 11, 2001, about 3,000 women have earned Combat Action Badges or Combat Action Ribbons.
- It highlights women serving in elite units, including Army Rangers, Air Force special operations, and Marine Corps special operations.
Official Summaries
This resolution recognizes the contribution of women serving in combat roles in the Armed Forces.
Current Full Text
[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 28 Introduced in Senate (IS)]
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 28
Honoring the service of women in combat roles in the Armed Forces.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
January 16, 2025
Mrs. Murray (for herself, Ms. Duckworth, Mr. Van Hollen, Mr.
Blumenthal, Mr. Schiff, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Coons, Mr. Booker, Ms. Smith,
Mrs. Shaheen, Mr. Wyden, Ms. Hirono, Mrs. Gillibrand, Mr. Merkley, Ms.
Baldwin, Mr. Warnock, Mr. Schatz, Mr. Bennet, Ms. Rosen, Mr. Padilla,
Ms. Klobuchar, and Ms. Slotkin) submitted the following resolution;
which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services
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RESOLUTION
Honoring the service of women in combat roles in the Armed Forces.
Whereas women have honorably served in the Armed Forces with distinction since
the Revolutionary War;
Whereas the Department of Defense announced the opening of all military
occupations and specialties to women in December 2015;
Whereas women have received numerous commendations for their service in combat
since September 2001, including Bronze Stars and Silver Stars;
Whereas, since September 11, 2001, approximately 3,000 women have earned Combat
Action Badges and Combat Action Ribbons; and
Whereas women in the Armed Forces serve in special forces units, including as
Army Rangers, Air Force Special Operators, and in the Marine Corps
Forces Special Operations Command: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) recognizes the contribution, bravery, and sacrifices of
women serving in combat roles in the Armed Forces; and
(2) encourages the continued celebration of the
achievements of women in the Armed Forces to inspire future
generations.
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