S.R. No. 7 - Repeal of Combat Exclusionary Rules

• Requests the President and United States Congress to immediately repeal military combat exclusionary rules that prevent women from being assigned to units whose primary mission is to engage the enemy.

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

• Argues combat exclusionary rules are not based on women's proven abilities, restrict their advancement opportunities, and fail to prevent women from encountering combat since they have served in combat zones for decades.

• States senior military leaders have indicated combat exclusionary rules degrade morale and readiness, and emphasizes service assignments should be based on ability and training rather than gender.

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