H.C.R. 17 Summary

• Requests the President and United States Congress to immediately repeal combat exclusionary rules that prohibit women from serving in military combat positions.

• Cites studies indicating 30% of military women are raped, 71% are sexually assaulted, and 90% are sexually harassed while serving, with approximately 90% of sexual assaults going unreported.

• States that combat exclusionary rules prevent women's advancement and promotions despite women already serving in frontline combat roles for decades.

• Argues that exclusionary rules degrade military morale and readiness, and constitute a failure of leadership in addressing harassment and assault of women and LGBTQ+ service members.

• Directs transmission of certified copies to the President, Secretary of Defense, congressional leadership, and Hawaii's congressional delegation.