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.

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 537

119th Congress

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.

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimou

Introduced:Dec 9, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Shelley Capito

R - WV

Cosponsors

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Quick Stats

Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summary

This resolution honors West Virginia National Guard members SPC Sarah Beckstrom and SSgt Andrew Wolfe who were shot in a targeted assault while on patrol as part of the DC Safe and Beautiful Task Force on November 26, 2025. SPC Beckstrom, 20, from Summersville, died the next day; SSgt Wolfe remains hospitalized in critical condition.

Latest Action

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8580; text: CR S8579)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution honors West Virginia National Guard members SPC Sarah Beckstrom and SSgt Andrew Wolfe who were shot in a targeted assault while on patrol as part of the DC Safe and Beautiful Task Force on November 26, 2025. SPC Beckstrom, 20, from Summersville, died the next day; SSgt Wolfe remains hospitalized in critical condition.

Last updated: 12/26/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Honors SPC Sarah Beckstrom (Army) and SSgt Andrew Wolfe (Air Force) of WV National Guard
Both shot on November 26, 2025, while patrolling in Washington DC
SPC Beckstrom, age 20, died November 27, 2025, from her injuries
SSgt Wolfe, age 24, remains hospitalized in critical condition
Both had volunteered to extend their DC deployments
Condemns "horrific, violent assault on US service members in the Capital"

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

West Virginia National Guard families receive congressional recognition and sympathy. National Guard members serving in DC security roles are honored for their sacrifice. The attack raises questions about security for National Guard members on domestic missions.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Subjects

Congressional tributes

Crime victims

District of Columbia

First responders and emergency personnel

Military personnel and dependents

National Guard and reserves

Violent crime

West Virginia

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

537, 119th Congress (2025). "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.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-sres-537