A resolution honoring the service and sacrifice of United States Army Sergeant William Nathaniel Howard and United States Army Sergeant Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar, who were killed in action in Palmyra, Syria, in a targeted assault against United States service members on December 13, 2025.

Sponsor: Zachary Nunn (Republican-IA)December 17, 2025

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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

The Senate would honor two Iowa Army National Guard sergeants and condemn the attack that killed them.

This resolution would formally honor U.S. Army Sergeants William Nathaniel Howard and Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar. They died in a December 2025 attack in Palmyra, Syria. The resolution would also condemn the terrorist assault and offer sympathy to their families and others affected.

What Would Change

Currently, there is no formal Congressional resolution specifically honoring United States Army Sergeant William Nathaniel Howard and United States Army Sergeant Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar, nor formally condemning the December 13, 2025, attack in Palmyra, Syria. If this resolution passes, the Senate would formally honor the two fallen sergeants, extend sympathies to their families, recognize the bravery of responders, condemn the terrorist assault, and acknowledge the ideals of National Guard members.

Key Provisions

Honors United States Army Sergeant William Nathaniel Howard for his dedicated service.
Honors United States Army Sergeant Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar for his dedicated service.
Condemns the terrorist assault that targeted United States service members and civilians in Syria.
Extends sympathy, gratitude, and support to the families of Sergeants Howard and Torres-Tovar, and all others affected by the attack.
Recognizes the bravery and professionalism of National Guard members and partner forces who responded to the attack.
Expresses gratitude for the swift actions of U.S. and allied personnel who engaged the attacker.

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HRES 957 · 119th Congress · December 17, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10

A resolution honoring the service and sacrifice of United States Army Sergeant William Nathaniel Howard and United States Army Sergeant Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar, who were killed in action in Palmyra, Syria, in a targeted assault against United States service members on December 13, 2025.

What Would Change

Key Provisions

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