A resolution remembering the December 6, 2019, terrorist attack at Naval Air Station Pensacola and commemorating those who lost their lives, and those who were injured, in the line of duty.

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 571

119th Congress

A resolution remembering the December 6, 2019, terrorist attack at Naval Air Station Pensacola and commemorating those who lost their lives, and those who were injured, in the line of duty.

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

Introduced:Dec 18, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Rick Scott

R - FL

Cosponsors

5

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Summary

This resolution remembers the December 6, 2019 terrorist attack at Naval Air Station Pensacola where a radicalized Saudi military trainee killed three U.S. Navy sailors and wounded others. It commemorates the 6th anniversary by naming the victims, honoring the first responders, and commending DOD efforts to improve base security.

Latest Action

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8893; text: CR S8925-8926)

Introduced12/18/2025

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

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This resolution remembers the December 6, 2019 terrorist attack at Naval Air Station Pensacola where a radicalized Saudi military trainee killed three U.S. Navy sailors and wounded others. It commemorates the 6th anniversary by naming the victims, honoring the first responders, and commending DOD efforts to improve base security.

Bill Number: 571
Introduced: 12/18/2025
Status: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimou

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Title: A resolution remembering the December 6, 2019, terrorist attack at Naval Air Station Pensacola and commemorating those who lost their lives, and those who were injured, in the line of duty.
Bill Number: 571
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimou
Introduced: 12/18/2025
Summary: This resolution remembers the December 6, 2019 terrorist attack at Naval Air Station Pensacola where a radicalized Saudi military trainee killed three U.S. Navy sailors and wounded others. It commemorates the 6th anniversary by naming the victims, honoring the first responders, and commending DOD ef

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution remembers the December 6, 2019 terrorist attack at Naval Air Station Pensacola where a radicalized Saudi military trainee killed three U.S. Navy sailors and wounded others. It commemorates the 6th anniversary by naming the victims, honoring the first responders, and commending DOD efforts to improve base security.

Last updated: 12/26/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Commemorates Ensign Joshua Watson, PM3 Mohammed Haitham, and PM3 Cameron Walters who were killed
Notes the attacker was a Saudi foreign military student who had contact with Al Qaeda
Recognizes 9 military personnel awarded Navy and Marine Corps Medals for heroism
8 individuals received Purple Hearts for injuries sustained in the attack
Commends enhanced security measures at military installations since the attack

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Families of the three sailors killed receive Congressional recognition of their loved ones' sacrifice. First responders who ended the attack are formally honored. The military community at Pensacola gains acknowledgment of the trauma they experienced. The resolution reinforces scrutiny of foreign military training programs on U.S. soil. It passed unanimously, reflecting bipartisan support for honoring fallen service members.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

571, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution remembering the December 6, 2019, terrorist attack at Naval Air Station Pensacola and commemorating those who lost their lives, and those who were injured, in the line of duty.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-sres-571

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