US Federal Senate Bill SR572

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 12/18/25

Caption

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.

Summary

S. Res. 572 is a Senate resolution honoring the lives, service, and sacrifice of United States Army Sergeants William Nathaniel Howard and Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar, both members of the Iowa Army National Guard who were killed in action in Palmyra, Syria, on December 13, 2025. The resolution recounts that they were serving in a counter-terrorism mission as part of multinational efforts against Islamic State remnants when a lone gunman opened fire on U.S. and partner forces. It also notes that a U.S. civilian interpreter was killed and three other Iowa National Guard soldiers were injured. The resolution expresses condolences and gratitude to the families of the two soldiers, recognizes the bravery of the National Guard members and allied personnel who responded under fire, and condemns the attack as a terrorist assault targeting U.S. service members and civilians. It further requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit enrolled copies of the resolution to the families of both sergeants. The measure is commemorative and does not create new programs, appropriations, or regulatory requirements.

Impact

This resolution does not amend state law or federal statutory law and has no regulatory or fiscal effect. Its legal impact is limited to an official Senate expression of honor, sympathy, and condemnation, along with a request for transmittal of the enrolled resolution to the families of the fallen soldiers. The primary affected parties are the families of Sergeant Howard and Sergeant Torres-Tovar, the Iowa Army National Guard, and, symbolically, the broader military and veteran community.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the resolution is strongly supportive and solemn. It was agreed to by unanimous consent without amendment, indicating broad bipartisan or noncontroversial approval. The text reflects respect for the fallen soldiers, gratitude toward those who responded to the attack, and condemnation of the terrorist violence that caused the deaths.

Contention

There is no notable policy contention in the available record. Because the resolution is honorary and passed by unanimous consent, no opposition, debate, or amendment activity is reflected in the bill history provided. The only substantive emphasis is on memorializing the two sergeants, recognizing the sacrifice of National Guard personnel, and condemning the attack in Syria.