H.Res. 957 is a congressional resolution honoring two Iowa Army National Guard sergeants, William Nathaniel Howard and Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar, who were killed in a terrorist attack near Palmyra, Syria, on December 13, 2025. Both sergeants, aged 29 and 25 respectively, were assigned to the 1st Squadron, 113th Cavalry Regiment and were conducting counter-terrorism operations against Islamic State remnants when a lone gunman opened fire on U.S. and partner forces. The resolution also acknowledges a civilian interpreter who was killed and three other Iowa National Guard soldiers injured in the attack. Through this resolution, Congress honors the soldiers' service and sacrifice, extends condolences to their families, condemns the terrorist assault, and recognizes the bravery of responders who engaged the attacker. This is a ceremonial resolution with no funding or policy changes; it serves to officially memorialize their service and express the nation's gratitude and support for those affected by the attack.