Commemorating the 13 United States servicemembers killed at Abbey Gate during and as a result of President Biden's disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal.

This resolution solemnly commemorates the fifth anniversary of the loss of 13 United States servicemembers who were killed at Abbey Gate during the Afghanistan withdrawal. It specifically names each of the fallen, including one sailor, one soldier, and eleven Marines, emphasizing their sacrifice and the need for lasting recognition and accountability from those responsible. The resolution strongly condemns the Biden-Harris administration for its alleged dereliction of duty in stewarding American lives and property during the withdrawal. It denounces the administration's decisions, characterized as historically damaging, for putting Americans and noncombatant civilians at risk through the perceived cavalier forfeiture of materiel and military property to the Taliban. The text details numerous criticisms, alleging the administration ignored warnings from security officers and military leaders regarding the rapid collapse of the Afghan government and the abandonment of Bagram Air Base. It further criticizes the handling of the evacuation, citing issues with planning, the vetting of evacuees, and the lack of accountability for the events, including the release of prisoners who contributed to the Abbey Gate bombing. The resolution asserts that the withdrawal undid years of American sacrifice, surrendered the country to the Taliban, and created a safe haven for terrorists, while also crippling U.S. intelligence capabilities. It concludes by stating that President Biden and his administration have yet to take accountability for these actions, emphasizing the severe price paid by Gold Star families, harmed Americans, and the Afghan people suffering under Taliban rule. The resolution calls for a commitment that such failures will never be repeated.