Official Summaries

This resolution commemorates the 67 lives lost in the collision of American Eagle Flight 5342 and the U.S. Army helicopter flying under the call sign PAT 25 near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on January 29, 2025.

The resolution also expresses gratitude to the law enforcement and emergency medical personnel who responded to the collision.

Current Full Text

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 64 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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119th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 64

  Honoring the memory of the victims of the tragic mid-air collision 
 between American Airlines Flight 5342 and United States Army Aviation 
         Brigade Priority Air Transport 25 on January 29, 2025.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

             February 6 (legislative day, February 5), 2025

Mr. Moran (for himself, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Warner, Mr. Kaine, Mr. Cruz, 
Ms. Cantwell, Ms. Duckworth, Mr. Budd, Mr. Tillis, Mrs. Gillibrand, Mr. 
   Markey, Ms. Blunt Rochester, Mrs. Blackburn, Mr. Warnock, Mr. Van 
 Hollen, Mr. Schumer, Mr. Young, Mrs. Hyde-Smith, Mr. Whitehouse, Ms. 
 Alsobrooks, Mr. Coons, Mr. Reed, Mr. Moreno, Mr. Hagerty, Mr. Wicker, 
Ms. Warren, Mr. Scott of South Carolina, Ms. Murkowski, Mr. Banks, Mr. 
    Blumenthal, Mr. Thune, and Mr. Husted) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Honoring the memory of the victims of the tragic mid-air collision 
 between American Airlines Flight 5342 and United States Army Aviation 
         Brigade Priority Air Transport 25 on January 29, 2025.

Whereas, on January 29, 2025, American Airlines Flight 5342 and United States 
        Army Aviation Brigade Priority Air Transport 25 collided near the Ronald 
        Reagan Washington National Airport;
Whereas the tragic collision resulted in the loss of 67 lives, including 
        passengers, airline personnel, and members of the Armed Forces from 
        Kansas, Virginia, North Carolina, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, 
        Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New York, Ohio, Rhode 
        Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, and several countries;
Whereas the bravery, dedication, and swift action of first responders played a 
        critical role in the rescue and recovery efforts under harsh conditions, 
        including--

    (1) the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Fire and Rescue;

    (2) the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Police;

    (3) the District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services 
Department;

    (4) the Metropolitan Police Department;

    (5) the District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment;

    (6) the District of Columbia Homeland Security Emergency Management 
Agency;

    (7) the District of Columbia Office of the Chief Medical Examiner;

    (8) the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service;

    (9) the Prince George's County Fire and Emergency Medical Services 
Department;

    (10) the Charles County Sheriff's Office;

    (11) the Charles County Department of Emergency Services;

    (12) the Charles County Volunteer Fire and Emergency Medical Services;

    (13) the Baltimore City Fire Department;

    (14) the Baltimore Police Department;

    (15) the Anne Arundel County Fire Department;

    (16) the Frederick County Division of Fire and Rescue Services;

    (17) the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services;

    (18) the Maryland Department of State Police;

    (19) the Maryland Natural Resources Police;

    (20) the City of Fairfax Fire Department;

    (21) the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department;

    (22) the Arlington County Fire Department;

    (23) the Arlington County Department of Public Safety Communications 
and Emergency Management;

    (24) the Arlington County Police Department;

    (25) the Alexandria Fire Department;

    (26) the Alexandria Police Department;

    (27) the Virginia State Police;

    (28) the Virginia Department of Emergency Management;

    (29) the Virginia Department of Transportation;

    (30) the Prince William's County Department of Fire and Rescue;

    (31) the National Capital Region Incident Management Team;

    (32) the Coast Guard;

    (33) the Army;

    (34) the Air Force;

    (35) the Navy;

    (36) the Federal Bureau of Investigation;

    (37) the Secret Service;

    (38) U.S. Customs and Border Protection;

    (39) the Park Police;

    (40) the Department of Defense;

    (41) the Naval District Washington Fire and Emergency Medical Services; 
and

    (42) the Department of Labor;

Whereas the community, the Nation, and the world mourn the loss of those on 
        board and recognize the profound impact this tragedy has on the 
        families, friends, and colleagues of the victims; and
Whereas the American spirit of solidarity and support in times of crisis has 
        once again been demonstrated through the outpouring of support, prayers, 
        and assistance to the affected families and communities: Now, therefore, 
        be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) commemorates the 67 lives lost in the tragic collision 
        of American Airlines Flight 5342 and United States Army 
        Aviation Brigade Priority Air Transport 25 on January 29, 2025;
            (2) offers heartfelt condolences to the families, loved 
        ones, and friends of the victims; and
            (3) expresses gratitude to the brave law enforcement and 
        emergency medical personnel who responded to the collision.
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