H. Res. 153 (119th)Bill Overview

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.

Simple ResolutionTransportation and Public Works|AccidentsAviation and airports
Sponsor
Cosponsors
Support
Bipartisan
Introduced
Feb 24, 2025
Discussions
Bill Text
Current stageFloor

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Introduced
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Floor
President
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Congressional Activities
01 · The brief
Simple ResolutionWhat this resolution actually does

This resolution was adopted by the House to express condolences, honor the victims, and commend first responders after the crash. It is a formal statement of the House's sentiments and does not create law, change policy, or impose any legal obligations. Its effect is symbolic and communicative rather than regulatory or binding.

Passage rules

This is a House simple resolution considered and adopted only in the House of Representatives; it is not sent to the President and does not have the force of law.

This House resolution expresses condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the 67 people killed in the January 29, 2025 crash of American Eagle Flight 5342 and U.S. Army flight callsign PAT 25.

It lists named victims, honors those who died, extends sympathies to affected communities including Wichita and the National Capital Region, and commends first responders and emergency personnel involved in recovery and assistance efforts.

The resolution notes cooperation among federal, state, and local officials responding to the emergency.

Passage0/100

This is a nonbinding House resolution (ceremonial); such measures do not become public law.

CredibilityAligned

Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a straightforward commemorative House resolution that clearly states its purpose and uses explicit, conventional declarative clauses to express condolences and commend responders. It contains no substantive legal changes, budgetary provisions, or implementation mandates.

Contention8/100

Progressive wants symbolic condolence plus safety and family support follow-up.

02 · What it does

Who stands to gain, and who may push back.

Likely benefits vs burdens50% / 50%
Likely helpedLikely burdened

These are examples from the analysis, not a ranked list of the most-affected groups.

Likely helped
  • Potential benefitProvides official congressional recognition and condolences to victims' families and communities.
  • Potential benefitHonors named victims publicly, creating an official record of recognition.
  • Potential benefitCommends first responders, potentially boosting morale and public appreciation.
Likely burdened
  • Potential burdenNonbinding resolution creates no legal obligations, so no direct financial relief or regulatory changes result.
  • Potential burdenDoes not authorize funding for families, recovery, or investigations, leaving fiscal needs unmet.
  • Potential burdenLists victims' names, creating potential privacy or identity concerns for some families.
03 · Why people split

Why the argument around this bill splits.

Progressive wants symbolic condolence plus safety and family support follow-up.
Progressive95%

Likely strongly supportive as a compassionate, symbolic acknowledgment of a human tragedy.

Would appreciate honoring victims and first responders, and may call (speculatively) for follow-up on aviation safety and family support measures.

Leans supportive
Centrist90%

Likely supportive as a low-cost, noncontroversial expression of sympathy and gratitude to responders.

Views it as appropriate congressional business, while noting it’s primarily symbolic and should be paired with clear assistance for victims' families.

Leans supportive
Conservative95%

Likely strongly supportive as a respectful, non-regulatory resolution honoring victims and first responders, including military personnel.

Will favor keeping the measure symbolic and avoiding any binding policy or spending language.

Leans supportive
04 · Can it pass?

The path through Congress.

Introduced

Reached or meaningfully advanced

Committee

Reached or meaningfully advanced

Floor

Reached or meaningfully advanced

President

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Law

Still ahead

Passage likelihood0/100

This is a nonbinding House resolution (ceremonial); such measures do not become public law.

Scope and complexity
24%
Scopenarrow
24%
Complexitylow
Why this could stall
  • Whether a companion Senate resolution will be introduced
  • Accuracy and completeness of the listed victim names
05 · Recent votes

Recent votes on the bill.

No vote history yet

The bill has not accumulated any surfaced votes yet.

06 · Go deeper

Go deeper than the headline read.

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Progressive wants symbolic condolence plus safety and family support follow-up.

This is a nonbinding House resolution (ceremonial); such measures do not become public law.

Unlocked analysis

Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a straightforward commemorative House resolution that clearly states its purpose and uses explicit, conventional declarative clauses to express condolences and com…

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