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HRES 153119th CongressIntroduced

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.

Introduced: Feb 24, 2025
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This is a non-binding House resolution that expresses condolences for the victims of the January 29, 2025 crash involving American Eagle Flight 5342 and U.S. Army flight callsign PAT 25 near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The measure honors the lives of those lost, lists many of the victims by name, and extends sympathy to the people of Wichita, Kansas, the National Capital Region, the United States, and other impacted nations. It also commends the heroic actions of first responders and other emergency personnel involved in the response and recovery, including efforts in freezing waters. As a ceremonial expression, it does not authorize policy changes or allocate funds.

Key Points

  • 1Expresses condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the crash victims.
  • 2Honors the victims by listing many of their names and acknowledging their significance.
  • 3Expresses sympathies to the people of Wichita, Kansas; the National Capital Region; the Nation; and multiple countries grieving the losses.
  • 4Commends the heroic actions of first responders, emergency services personnel, and others who aided in the recovery efforts, including in freezing waters.
  • 5The resolution is a formal, symbolic gesture from the House and carries no direct legal or fiscal obligations.

Impact Areas

Primary: Families and friends of the crash victims; communities in Wichita, Kansas, and the National Capital Region.Secondary: The broader U.S. public and international communities connected to the victims; first responders and emergency personnel.Additional: May influence public memorialization, remembrance efforts, and the tone of national conversations about aviation safety and disaster response, without affecting policy or funding.
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