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US SR593
Resolution
AI Summary
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On January 29, 2025, a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter and American Airlines Flight 5342 (from Wichita, Kansas to Washington, D.C.) collided over the Potomac River near Reagan National Airport, killing all 67 people—64 passengers and crew on the airliner and 3 Army soldiers on the helicopter
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Victims included 11 young U.S. figure skating athletes along with their parents and coaches, with individuals from 14 states and several foreign countries
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78 agencies and organizations and more than 1,700 first responders, emergency personnel, servicemembers, medical professionals, and investigators assisted in rescue and recovery efforts
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The Senate honors the memory of all victims, offers condolences to families and loved ones, and acknowledges the bravery of emergency responders
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The Senate expresses commitment to translating safety lessons from the collision into action to prevent future incidents
Legislative Description
A resolution honoring the victims of the 2025 Potomac River mid-air collision.
Last Action
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S397; text: CR S381-382)
1/29/2026