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.

This non-binding resolution aims to formally recognize and honor United States Army Sergeant William Nathaniel Howard and United States Army Sergeant Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar. The legislation seeks to commemorate their service and sacrifice following their deaths during a targeted assault against U.S. service members in Palmyra, Syria, on December 13, 2025. Because this is a non-binding resolution, it does not have the force of law and would not create new programs or change federal regulations.

If agreed to by the House of Representatives, the resolution would serve as an official expression of congressional sentiment and national gratitude toward the fallen soldiers and their families. For everyday citizens, the impact of this legislation is primarily symbolic, reflecting the government's acknowledgment of military casualties and the risks faced by service members stationed abroad. It does not authorize any federal spending or mandate specific policy changes regarding military operations in the region.