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Congress·Passed Senate·S.Res. 537

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.

Honoring National Guard Members Shot in Washington D.C.

The Senate has officially passed this resolution to honor the service and sacrifice of Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe. Because the Senate already agreed to the measure, no further legislative action is required for this resolution. It is now considered complete.

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Key Points

  • This resolution honors two West Virginia National Guard members who were shot in a targeted attack while patrolling Washington, D.C., in November 2025.
  • Specialist Sarah Beckstrom died from her wounds at age 20, while Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe was left in critical condition following the shooting.
  • The Senate officially condemned the violence against service members and thanked the first responders who quickly caught the person responsible.
  • Both service members were recognized for their civilian work in West Virginia, including roles in mental health services and helping provide internet to their community.

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Milestones

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Dec 9, 2025Senate

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

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

The Senate voted to approve this bill. If the House already passed it, it goes to the President.

Dec 9, 2025

Introduced in Senate

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

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.

Bill NumberSRES 537
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionSubmitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8580; text: CR S8579)

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