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.

S.Res. 572 is a non-binding resolution introduced by Senator Joni Ernst that honors the service and sacrifice of United States Army Sergeant William Nathaniel Howard and United States Army Sergeant Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar. Both sergeants were killed in action in Palmyra, Syria, on December 13, 2025, in a targeted assault against United States service members.

As a non-binding resolution, this measure does not have the force of law and does not require presidential signature. Instead, it serves as a formal congressional tribute to recognize and commemorate the fallen soldiers and their contributions to the nation. The resolution was introduced on December 18, 2025, and remains in the early stages of the legislative process, having not yet received committee action.

For everyday citizens, this resolution has no direct practical impact on laws, policies, or government operations. It is a ceremonial measure that allows Congress to officially acknowledge and honor military personnel who died in service to the country.