- Record: Senate Floor
- Section type: Recognition
- Chamber: Senate
- Date: August 6, 2026
- Congress: 119th Congress
- Why this source matters: This section came from the Senate floor portion of the record.
SENATE RESOLUTION 838—COMMEMORATING THE FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF THE MASS
SHOOTING AT FORT STEWART, GEORGIA, ON AUGUST 6, 2025
Mr. OSSOFF (for himself and Mr. Warnock) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to:
S. Res. 838
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
Resolved, 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.