S. 4126: To address the ineligibility of Ashli Babbitt for military funeral honors.

This bill concerns the eligibility of Ashli Babbitt for military funeral honors. It specifically states that Ashli Babbitt is ineligible for these honors due to her actions during the January 6, 2021, insurrection. The bill refers to section 985 of title 10, United States Code, which outlines eligibility criteria for military funeral honors.

Key Points of the Bill

• Eligibility Declared: The bill explicitly declares Ashli Babbitt ineligible for military funeral honors.
• Reason for Ineligibility: The ineligibility is rooted in her participation in the January 6 insurrection, where she was involved in actions such as breaking through a barricaded entrance to a government building.
• Citation of Law: The bill references existing legal frameworks (specifically title 10, section 985) which detail the requirements and rationales for granting military funeral honors.

Implications

The passage of this bill means that Ashli Babbitt, who was a veteran, would not receive any military funeral honors that she might otherwise have qualified for, based on her service in the military, due to her actions during the insurrection.

Process of Legislation

• The bill was introduced by Mr. Gallego and was read for the first time.
• On March 18, 2026, the bill was read a second time and then placed on the legislative calendar.

Relevant Companies

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