# 119-sjres-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.

119-sjres-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., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK-2] (R-OK); status introduced (as of 2026-08-11).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sjres-79
- Congress: 119
- Title: 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.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-09-17
- Sponsor: Rep. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK-2] (R-OK)
- Cosponsors: 20
- Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-08-11

## Summary

**National Day of Remembrance**: This joint resolution would designate August 26, 2021, as a National Day of Remembrance for the American servicemembers killed in the Abbey Gate bombing at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul. It expresses the United States' deepest condolences and gratitude to the Gold Star Families and honors the fallen for their honorable and faithful service.

## Cosponsors (20)

- Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL] (R-AL), 2025-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR] (R-AR), 2025-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Justice, James C. [R-WV] (R-WV), 2025-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (R-TX), 2025-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] (R-KS), 2025-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE] (R-NE), 2025-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] (R-MT), 2025-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND] (R-ND), 2025-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL), 2025-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND] (R-ND), 2025-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV] (R-WV), 2025-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC] (R-NC), 2025-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL] (R-FL), 2025-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO] (R-MO), 2025-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE] (R-NE), 2025-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] (R-LA), 2025-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR] (R-AR), 2025-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO] (R-MO), 2025-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN] (R-IN), 2025-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Fetterman, John [D-PA] (D-PA), 2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [119-sjres-79 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/79)

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- [119-sres-585: A resolution honoring the life, achievements, and legacy of Ben Nighthorse Camp…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-585)
- [119-sres-438: A resolution condemning the brutal Hamas-led terrorist attack on the State of I…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-438)
- [119-sres-255: A resolution honoring the life, achievements, and legacy of former United State…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-255)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sjres-79 (as of 2026-08-11).