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119-sres-572119th Congress

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.

Sponsored By: Senator Ernst, Joni [R-IA]

Passed Senate

Summary

Honors the memory and sacrifice of Sergeant William Nathaniel Howard and Sergeant Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar, two Iowa Army National Guard soldiers killed during a targeted assault near Palmyra, Syria on December 13, 2025. It notes their ages and hometowns, expresses sympathy to their families and communities, praises the swift actions and bravery of responding Guard members and allied personnel, condemns the terrorist attack, and requests that an enrolled copy of the resolution be transmitted to the families.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Ernst, Joni [R-IA]

IA • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]

    IA • R

    Sponsored 12/18/2025

Roll Call Votes

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