Bill · S.Res. 537· Senate(119-SRES-537)
A resolution honoring the service and sacrifice of United States Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and United States Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe, who were tragically shot in Washington, D.C., in a targeted assault against United States service members on November 26, 2025.
- Introduced
- 12/9/2025
- Last activity
- 12/9/2025 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8580; text: CR S8579)
- Sponsored by
- Shelley Capito
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution honors United States Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and United States Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe. Both service members were part of the West Virginia National Guard and were victims of a targeted gunfire attack in Washington, D.C., on November 26, 2025. Specialist Beckstrom passed away from her injuries, while Staff Sergeant Wolfe was hospitalized in critical condition. The resolution recognizes their dedicated service and the selfless actions they took while patrolling with the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force. Finally, it expresses sympathy to their families and condemns the violent assault.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+3
The resolution provides official recognition and sympathy for the families of National Guard service members.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+2
The resolution recognizes the service of young National Guard members who were in their early twenties.
Would women be better off under this?+2
The resolution honors the memory of Specialist Sarah Beckstrom.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Honoring the memory and service of the fallen and injured: The resolution honors the memory, service, and sacrifice of Specialist Beckstrom and Staff Sergeant Wolfe (Sections 1 and 2). This provides official recognition of their dedication to their State and country.
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Support for families: The Senate extends sympathies, gratitude, and support to the Beckstrom and Wolfe families (Section 3). This recognizes the hardship they have endured and will face due to the attack.
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Recognition of bravery and swift action: The resolution honors the bravery of National Guard members on the scene and expresses gratitude for the swift action of those who responded and apprehended the attacker (Sections 4 and 5).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no specific provisions in this resolution that outline negative impacts or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+3Good For Men+2Good For Rural Residents+2Good For Women+2Good For Young Adults+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+2
- 12/9/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8580; text: CR S8579)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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James JusticeRepublican · West Virginia