S.Res. 571 · Where this bill is now
Adopted
Senate: Adopted Dec 18, 2025, by unanimous consent
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryCommemorates Naval Air Station Pensacola attack
This resolution honors the victims and survivors of the December 6, 2019, terrorist attack at Naval Air Station Pensacola. It specifically remembers three service members killed in the attack and commends those who responded to help, including law enforcement, military personnel, and civilians. The resolution also recognizes the Department of Defense's efforts to improve security at military installations.
How it affects you
This is a commemorative resolution, so it doesn't change any laws or policies. It's a way for Congress to honor those who died and were injured in the attack, and to recognize the heroic response of first responders and military personnel.
Read the official summary (Passed Senate, Dec 18, 2025)
This resolution condemns the December 6, 2019, terrorist attack at Naval Air Station Pensacola and commemorates the service members and civilians who lost their lives or were injured in the attack. Additionally, the resolution remembers Ensign Joshua Kaleb Watson, Petty Officer Third Class Mohammed Sameh Haitham, and Petty Officer Third Class Cameron Scott Walters, who were killed in the attack.
Finally, the resolution commends (1) the decision to give medals and awards to the law enforcement officers, uniformed service members, and civilians who responded to the attack; and (2) the efforts undertaken by the Department of Defense to enhance security at military installations.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionS.Res. 571
RESOLUTION
A resolution remembering the December 6, 2019, terrorist attack at Naval Air Station Pensacola and commemorating those who lost their lives, and those who were injured, in the line of duty.
Sponsor: Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) · Introduced Dec 18, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Dec 18, 2025: “Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8893; text: CR S8925-8926)”