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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. RES. 838
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
August 6, 2026Mr. Ossoff (for himself and Mr. Warnock) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to
RESOLUTION
Commemorating the first anniversary of the mass shooting at Fort Stewart, Georgia, on August 6, 2025.
Whereas, on August 6, 2025, 5 soldiers at Fort Stewart, Georgia, were shot and wounded by a fellow soldier; Whereas all 5 victims survived the attack; Whereas unarmed soldiers responded immediately to subdue the shooter and to render first aid to the victims, saving lives and preventing further tragedy; Whereas the unarmed soldiers acted selflessly, putting their own lives at risk; and Whereas the Fort Stewart community has remained valiant and supportive since the incident: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate—
(1) recognizes and honors the victims of the shooting;
(2) commends the actions of the Fort Stewart soldiers that responded to subdue the shooter;
(3) commends the bravery of the first responders;
(4) acknowledges those that continue to support the Fort Stewart community in the wake of the shooting, including religious leaders and mental health care providers; and
(5) expresses support for the victims, their families, and the Fort Stewart community.