RepublicanBill · S. 3837· Senate(119-S-3837)

Iowa National Guard Heroes Commemoration Act

Rep. Ernst
Age: 56 years
Iowa
Introduced
2/11/2026
Last activity
2/11/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sponsored by
Joni Ernst
Cosponsors
Republican - 1Democrat - 0
Armed Forces and National Security
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Iowa National Guard Heroes Commemoration Act," seeks to honor two fallen service members. It proposes designating the Department of Veterans Affairs clinic in Des Moines, Iowa, as the "Staff Sergeant Edgar Torres-Tovar VA Clinic." Additionally, it proposes designating the community-based outpatient clinic in Marshalltown, Iowa, as the "Staff Sergeant William Nathaniel Howard VA Clinic." Both individuals were Staff Sergeants with the Iowa National Guard who were killed in action in Syria in December 2025. The act includes provisions to update all official references to these facilities following their designation.

Yes

  • Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+2

    The bill commemorates the sacrifice of fallen National Guard members by naming VA healthcare facilities after them.

  • Does this help veterans get medical care?+2

    The bill honors fallen service members by designating specific VA clinics in Des Moines and Marshalltown after their service.

  • Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+1

    The bill provides ceremonial recognition and honors for fallen members of the Iowa National Guard through the designation of VA clinics.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.