Summary of H. Res. 923

Purpose and intent

• H. Res. 923 is a non-binding House resolution honoring the service and sacrifice of United States Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and United States Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe, who were victims of a targeted assault against United States service members in Washington, D.C. on November 26, 2025.
• The resolution recognizes their background as members of the West Virginia National Guard and expresses condolences and gratitude to their families and communities.

Key provisions and changes

• Statements of honor and memory:
  • Honors Specialist Beckstrom for her dedicated service to Virginia and the United States as part of the West Virginia National Guard.
  • Honors Staff Sergeant Wolfe for his dedicated service to the United States as part of the West Virginia National Guard.
• Expressions of sympathy and support:
  • Extends sympathies, gratitude, and support to the Beckstrom and Wolfe families for their endurance and ongoing connection to both their state and the U.S.
• Acknowledgment of bravery and response:
  • Recognizes the courage of National Guard members on the scene and the swift actions of first responders who apprehended the attacker.
• Condemnation of the attack:
  • Condemns the violent assault on U.S. service members in the U.S. Capitol, describing it in strong terms.
• Reflection on service:
  • Comments on the character and contributions of National Guard volunteers, describing them as representing the best of the United States.
• No policy or funding changes:
  • The text does not enact new laws, funding, or regulatory requirements; it is a ceremonial and commemorative measure.

Who is affected

• Primary: Families and communities of Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom (20 years old; Summersville, WV) and Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe (24; Martinsburg, WV).
• Secondary: Members of the West Virginia National Guard and the broader U.S. military community; local communities in Summersville and Martinsburg, WV.

Procedural and timeline details

• Introduced: December 3, 2025, in the U.S. House of Representatives.
• Sponsor: Mrs. Miller of West Virginia (for herself and Mr. Moore of West Virginia).
• Status: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services; submitted in the House.
• Context: Part of commemorative actions following the November 26, 2025 incident in Washington, D.C.

Overall impact

• H. Res. 923 serves as a formal congressional acknowledgment of the service and sacrifice of Beckstrom and Wolfe and a moral statement condemning the attack. It memorializes their contributions, expresses sympathy to their families, and publicly recognizes the bravery of the guards and first responders. As a resolution, it does not create new law or funding.