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.
A Senate joint resolution (S.J.Res.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate joint resolution (S.J.Res.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-09-17 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK] |
| Policy area | Armed Forces and National Security |
| Cosponsors | 20 |
| Latest action | 2025-09-17 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Last updated | 2026-03-03 |
Summary
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Cosponsors (20)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Tommy Tuberville | R AL (original cosponsor) 2025-09-17 |
| Tom Cotton | R AR (original cosponsor) 2025-09-17 |
| James C. Justice | R WV (original cosponsor) 2025-09-17 |
| John Cornyn | R TX (original cosponsor) 2025-09-17 |
| Roger Marshall | R KS (original cosponsor) 2025-09-17 |
| Deb Fischer | R NE (original cosponsor) 2025-09-17 |
| Steve Daines | R MT (original cosponsor) 2025-09-17 |
| Kevin Cramer | R ND (original cosponsor) 2025-09-17 |
| Rick Scott | R FL (original cosponsor) 2025-09-17 |
| John Hoeven | R ND (original cosponsor) 2025-09-17 |
| Shelley Moore Capito | R WV (original cosponsor) 2025-09-17 |
| Ted Budd | R NC (original cosponsor) 2025-09-17 |
| Ashley Moody | R FL (original cosponsor) 2025-09-17 |
| Josh Hawley | R MO (original cosponsor) 2025-09-17 |
| Pete Ricketts | R NE (original cosponsor) 2025-09-17 |
| Bill Cassidy | R LA (original cosponsor) 2025-09-17 |
| John Boozman | R AR (original cosponsor) 2025-09-17 |
| Eric Schmitt | R MO (original cosponsor) 2025-09-17 |
| Todd Young | R IN 2025-09-30 |
| John Fetterman | D PA 2026-03-02 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S.J.Res. 79 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S.J.Res. 79?
S.J.Res. 79 is a Senate joint resolution (S.J.Res.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official 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..
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S.J.Res. 79 are available on congress.gov.
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