Bill · H.Res. 957· House(119-HRES-957)
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.
- Introduced
- 12/17/2025
- Last activity
- 12/17/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Zachary Nunn
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution honors the service and sacrifice of United States Army Sergeant William Nathaniel Howard and United States Army Sergeant Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar. Both soldiers were members of the Iowa Army National Guard and were killed in action during a targeted assault in Palmyra, Syria, on December 13, 2025. The text notes that the attack also claimed the life of a United States civilian interpreter and injured three other Iowa National Guard soldiers. It details the background and dedication of both fallen soldiers to their state and country. Finally, the resolution expresses sympathies to their families, condemns the terrorist assault, and honors the bravery of the responding personnel.
Yes
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+6
The resolution formally recognizes and honors the service and ultimate sacrifice of members of the armed forces.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+5
The resolution honors fallen service members and expresses support and gratitude for military personnel and their families.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Honoring Fallen Soldiers: The resolution explicitly honors the memory, service, and sacrifice of Sergeant William Nathaniel Howard and Sergeant Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar for their dedicated service to their state and country, which provides formal recognition of their service to their families and the public (Resolved clauses (1) and (2)).
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Support for Families: The measure extends sympathies, gratitude, and support to the families of Sergeant Howard and Sergeant Torres-Tovar, as well as to all others affected by the attack, and requests that an enrolled copy of the resolution be transmitted to the respective families (Resolved clauses (3) and (8)).
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Recognition of Responders: The text honors the bravery and professionalism of the National Guard members and partner forces who responded under fire and cared for the wounded, and expresses profound gratitude for the swift actions of United States and allied personnel on the scene who engaged the attacker and prevented further loss of life (Resolved clauses (4) and (5)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+6
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+5
- 12/17/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
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