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Roger Marshall (R-KS)

A resolution honoring the victims of the 2025 Potomac River mid-air collision.

S.Res. 593 · Senate resolution Transportation and Public Works

A Republican resolution with 15 Democratic cosponsors · See all 24 cosponsors

Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S397; text: CR S381-382)

Adopted

The chamber formally agreed to it, and for a resolution that is the finish line: what it says is now officially the chamber's position, rule or tribute.

Nothing more is needed. A resolution is how a chamber speaks for itself or sets its own rules, so adopting it is what puts it into effect. It is not a law, so there is nothing for the President to sign.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. Officially Recorded
  3. Adopted by the Senate unanimous consent

A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.

The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.

What this bill would do

This Senate resolution honors the victims of the mid-air collision that occurred on January 29, 2025, above the Potomac River. The accident involved a United States Army Black Hawk helicopter and American Airlines Flight 5342. The tragedy resulted in the deaths of 64 people on the airliner and 3 crew members on the helicopter. The resolution recognizes the loss of various individuals, including young figure skating athletes and United States Army soldiers. It also acknowledges the efforts of the many agencies that responded to the disaster. Finally, the Senate expresses its commitment to honoring the families and using safety lessons to prevent future incidents.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Scored +1

    Would children be better off under this?

    The resolution specifically honors the memory of the young figure skating athletes lost in the crash.

  • Scored +1

    Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

    The resolution recognizes the service and sacrifice of the United States Army soldiers killed in the accident.

  • Scored +1

    Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?

    The resolution honors the memory of the three United States Army soldiers who died in the collision.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.