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Senate honors fallen U.S. Army Sergeants William Nathaniel Howard and Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar

Original 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.

Last action · December 18, 2025: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8893-8894; text: CR S8926)

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What This Bill Would Do

The U.S. Senate formally recognized the service and sacrifice of two soldiers during a December 13, 2025, attack in Palmyra, Syria. The resolution was agreed to by on December 18, 2025.

Why it matters

This resolution serves as an official congressional record of the deaths of two U.S. service members in a targeted assault, marking a significant event in recent military operations in Syria.

Who It Would Affect

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United States Army

The resolution formally recognizes the loss of two members of the organization.

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What is the purpose of this resolution?

The resolution is a formal act by the U.S. Senate to honor the service and sacrifice of two U.S. Army Sergeants who were .

When did the incident occur?

The targeted assault occurred on December 13, 2025, in Palmyra, Syria.

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Last 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)Dec 18, 2025

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Congressional Recognition of Syria Casualties

The resolution highlights a specific combat event in Syria occurring in late 2025, documented through official Senate proceedings.

United States Senate Palmyra, Syria

Connected Entities

United States Army, Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar, United States Senate and 2 more

OrganizationUnited States Army“Military branch of the fallen soldiers”Map →

PersonEdgar Brian Torres-Tovar“United States Army Sergeant killed in action in Palmyra, Syria”Map →

OrganizationUnited States Senate“Legislative body that agreed to the resolution”Map →

locationPalmyra, Syria“Location of the targeted assault”Map →

PersonWilliam Nathaniel Howard“United States Army Sergeant killed in action in Palmyra, Syria”Map →

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