Bill > SRes382

This resolution expresses the Senate's view that Ashli Babbitt, an Air Force veteran who died during the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot, should be disqualified from receiving military funeral honors. The resolution provides context about Babbitt's actions during the insurrection, noting that she was part of a mob attempting to breach the Capitol and was shot by a police officer while trying to climb through a broken window near the House Speaker's Lobby, despite repeated orders to stop. The Senate argues that her conduct violates section 985 of title 10, United States Code, which allows for denial of military funeral honors to individuals whose actions would bring discredit to the Armed Forces. Additionally, the resolution reaffirms gratitude to law enforcement officers who defended the Capitol that day and explicitly rejects efforts to glorify the actions of those who sought to overturn the 2020 presidential election results, ultimately stating that granting Babbitt military honors would undermine the integrity of such recognition and disrespect the sacrifices of honorable veterans.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/382/all-info