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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.

USA119th CongressHRES-957| House 
| Updated: 12/17/2025
Zachary Nunn

Zachary Nunn

Republican Representative

Iowa

Cosponsors (3)
Ashley Hinson (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Randy Feenstra (Republican)

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution honors the profound service and sacrifice of United States Army Sergeant William Nathaniel Howard and United States Army Sergeant Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar , both members of the Iowa Army National Guard. They were tragically killed in action on December 13, 2025, during a counter-terrorism engagement near Palmyra, Syria, when a lone gunman affiliated with the Islamic State launched a targeted assault. This attack also resulted in the death of a United States civilian interpreter and injuries to three other Iowa National Guard soldiers. The resolution extends heartfelt sympathies, gratitude, and support to the families of Sergeants Howard and Torres-Tovar, acknowledging their immeasurable loss. It further honors the bravery and professionalism of the National Guard members and partner forces who responded under fire, as well as expressing profound gratitude for the swift actions of personnel who engaged the attacker. Finally, the resolution strongly condemns the horrific terrorist assault and recognizes the highest ideals of duty, courage, and selfless service embodied by all National Guard members serving in harm's way.
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Timeline
Dec 17, 2025
Submitted in House
Dec 17, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Dec 18, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

SRES 119-572
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
  • December 17, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • December 17, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.


  • December 18, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SRES 119-572
    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • SRES 119-572: 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.

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.

USA119th CongressHRES-957| House 
| Updated: 12/17/2025
This resolution honors the profound service and sacrifice of United States Army Sergeant William Nathaniel Howard and United States Army Sergeant Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar , both members of the Iowa Army National Guard. They were tragically killed in action on December 13, 2025, during a counter-terrorism engagement near Palmyra, Syria, when a lone gunman affiliated with the Islamic State launched a targeted assault. This attack also resulted in the death of a United States civilian interpreter and injuries to three other Iowa National Guard soldiers. The resolution extends heartfelt sympathies, gratitude, and support to the families of Sergeants Howard and Torres-Tovar, acknowledging their immeasurable loss. It further honors the bravery and professionalism of the National Guard members and partner forces who responded under fire, as well as expressing profound gratitude for the swift actions of personnel who engaged the attacker. Finally, the resolution strongly condemns the horrific terrorist assault and recognizes the highest ideals of duty, courage, and selfless service embodied by all National Guard members serving in harm's way.
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Timeline
Dec 17, 2025
Submitted in House
Dec 17, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Dec 18, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

SRES 119-572
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
  • December 17, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • December 17, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.


  • December 18, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SRES 119-572
    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Zachary Nunn

Zachary Nunn

Republican Representative

Iowa

Cosponsors (3)
Ashley Hinson (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Randy Feenstra (Republican)

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • SRES 119-572: 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
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted