HRES153-119

Passed House

Expressing condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the victims of the crash of American Eagle Flight 5342 and PAT 25, and for other purposes.

119th Congress Introduced Feb 24, 2025

Legislative Progress

Passed House
Introduced Committee Passed
Mar 3, 2025 (inferred)

Passed House (inferred from eh version)

Mar 3, 2025

Feb 24, 2025

Mr. Estes (for himself, Mr. Graves, Mr. Larsen of Washington, …

Summary

What This Bill Does

Expresses House condolences for the families and loved ones of victims killed in the collision between American Eagle Flight 5342 and U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter PAT 25 near Reagan National Airport in January 2025. Names the 67 known victims including three Army servicemembers.

Who Benefits and How

Families of victims receive official recognition of their loss. Wichita, Kansas community (where many passengers were figure skaters) receives acknowledgment of collective grief. First responders receive commendation for recovery efforts.

Who Bears the Burden and How

No burden - commemorative resolution.

Key Provisions

  • Names 64+ victims including figure skaters, coaches, and Army crew members
  • Expresses sympathies to Wichita, Kansas, National Capital Region, and affected countries
  • Commends first responders and emergency services for recovery efforts in freezing waters
Model: claude-opus-4
Generated: Jan 9, 2026 15:04

Evidence Chain:

This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.

Primary Purpose

Expresses condolences for victims of American Eagle Flight 5342 and PAT 25 collision near Reagan National Airport

Policy Domains

Commemorations Aviation Military

Legislative Strategy

"Official expression of national mourning"

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Commemorations Aviation Military

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