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119THCONGRESS
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STSESSION S. RES. 28
Honoring the service of women in combat roles in the Armed Forces.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
JANUARY16, 2025
Mrs. M
URRAY(for herself, Ms. DUCKWORTH, Mr. VANHOLLEN, Mr.
B
LUMENTHAL, Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. COONS, Mr. BOOKER, Ms.
S
MITH, Mrs. SHAHEEN, Mr. WYDEN, Ms. HIRONO, Mrs. GILLIBRAND,
Mr. M
ERKLEY, Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. WARNOCK, Mr. SCHATZ, Mr. BEN-
NET, Ms. ROSEN, Mr. PADILLA, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, and Ms. SLOTKIN)
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee
on Armed Services
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;
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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 Op-
erators, and in the Marine Corps Forces Special Oper-
ations Command: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate— 1
(1) recognizes the contribution, bravery, and 2
sacrifices of women serving in combat roles in the 3
Armed Forces; and 4
(2) encourages the continued celebration of the 5
achievements of women in the Armed Forces to in-6
spire future generations. 7
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