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US HR957
Resolution
Status
12/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Zachary Nunn
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AI Summary
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Honors U.S. Army Sergeants William Nathaniel Howard (age 29, Marshalltown, Iowa) and Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar (age 25, Des Moines, Iowa) of the Iowa Army National Guard, killed in action on December 13, 2025, near Palmyra, Syria during a counter-terrorism mission against Islamic State remnants
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The attack by a lone gunman believed affiliated with the Islamic State also killed a U.S. civilian interpreter and injured 3 other Iowa National Guard soldiers
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Both sergeants were assigned to the 1st Squadron, 113th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division; Sergeant Howard served over 11 years, and Sergeant Torres-Tovar joined the Guard before his 2019 high school graduation
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Condemns the terrorist assault and expresses gratitude to U.S. and allied personnel who engaged the attacker and prevented further casualties
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Requests the Secretary of the Senate transmit an enrolled copy of the resolution to the families of both fallen soldiers
Legislative Description
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.
Armed forces and national security
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
12/17/2025