119-sres28

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 28 Introduced in Senate

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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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