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A resolution honoring the service and sacrifice of United States Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and United States Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe, who were tragically shot in Washington, D.C., in a targeted assault against United States service members on November 26, 2025.

Introduced December 9, 2025Last action December 9, 2025
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Plain-English Summary

This resolution is a formal expression of honor and remembrance from the United States Senate for two American service members — Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe — who were shot in Washington, D.C., on November 26, 2025, in what is described as a targeted attack against U.S. military personnel. The resolution does not create any new laws, allocate funding, or establish any programs. It is a symbolic act by Congress to officially recognize the service and sacrifice of these two individuals.

The Senate passed this resolution unanimously, meaning every senator present agreed to it without any changes or debate. This type of unanimous consent passage is common for resolutions honoring fallen or injured service members, as it reflects broad bipartisan agreement on recognizing their sacrifice. The resolution serves as an official congressional record of acknowledgment for Specialist Beckstrom and Staff Sergeant Wolfe and the circumstances surrounding the attack on them.

This resolution directly affects the families and loved ones of the two service members by providing formal national recognition of their sacrifice. It does not have any direct legal or financial impact on the general public. Its primary purpose is to ensure that the Senate, on behalf of the American people, formally honors these individuals and memorializes the events of November 26, 2025.

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Latest Action

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8580; text: CR S8579)

December 9, 2025

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Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]RWV

Legislative History

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8580; text: CR S8579)

Dec 9, 2025
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Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Dec 9, 2025
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Introduced in Senate

Dec 9, 2025