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.

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 572

119th 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.

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

Introduced:Dec 18, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Joni Ernst

R - IA

Cosponsors

1

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Summary

This Senate resolution honors two Iowa Army National Guard soldiers—Sergeant William Nathaniel "Nate" Howard (29) of Marshalltown and Sergeant Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar (25) of Des Moines—who were killed in action on December 13, 2025, during a counter-terrorism mission near Palmyra, Syria. A gunman believed affiliated with ISIS attacked U.S. and partner forces, also killing a civilian interpreter and wounding three other soldiers.

Latest Action

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8893-8894; text: CR S8926)

Introduced12/18/2025

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

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This Senate resolution honors two Iowa Army National Guard soldiers—Sergeant William Nathaniel "Nate" Howard (29) of Marshalltown and Sergeant Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar (25) of Des Moines—who were killed in action on December 13, 2025, during a counter-terrorism mission near Palmyra, Syria. A gunman believed affiliated with ISIS attacked U.S. and partner forces, also killing a civilian interpreter and wounding three other soldiers.

Bill Number: 572
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 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.
Bill Number: 572
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 Senate resolution honors two Iowa Army National Guard soldiers—Sergeant William Nathaniel "Nate" Howard (29) of Marshalltown and Sergeant Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar (25) of Des Moines—who were killed in action on December 13, 2025, during a counter-terrorism mission near Palmyra, Syria. A gunman

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This Senate resolution honors two Iowa Army National Guard soldiers—Sergeant William Nathaniel "Nate" Howard (29) of Marshalltown and Sergeant Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar (25) of Des Moines—who were killed in action on December 13, 2025, during a counter-terrorism mission near Palmyra, Syria. A gunman believed affiliated with ISIS attacked U.S. and partner forces, also killing a civilian interpreter and wounding three other soldiers.

Last updated: 12/26/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Honors SGT Howard and SGT Torres-Tovar, assigned to Iowa's 1st Squadron, 113th Cavalry Regiment
Condemns the December 2025 terrorist attack in Syria that killed the soldiers
Recognizes SGT Howard's 11+ years of National Guard service
Notes SGT Torres-Tovar joined the Guard before his 2019 high school graduation
Requests enrolled copy be transmitted to both soldiers' families
Expresses gratitude for those who responded and prevented further casualties

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution directly honors the families and communities of Marshalltown and Des Moines, Iowa, who lost two dedicated service members. It also acknowledges the broader Iowa National Guard community and all Americans who benefit from the sacrifices of those serving in counter-terrorism operations abroad. The resolution serves as an official Congressional record of their sacrifice.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

572, 119th Congress (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.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-sres-572

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