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.

119th Congress Introduced by Carol Miller

Honors the service and sacrifice of Beckstrom and Wolfe, condemns the attack, and expresses sympathy to their families and gratitude from Congress.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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.

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