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The Senate passed this resolution honoring the 67 people killed in the January 29, 2025, mid-air collision between an American Airlines regional flight from Wichita, Kansas, and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River near Reagan National Airport. Among the victims were 11 young figure skating athletes, their parents and coaches, and three Army soldiers. The resolution acknowledges the more than 1,700 first responders involved in the recovery effort and expresses commitment to translating safety lessons into action to prevent future incidents.
Congressional Summary
This resolution honors the memory of the victims of the Potomac River mid-air collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on January 29, 2025, and offers condolences to the families, loved ones, and friends of those who lost their lives in the incident.It also (1) acknowledges the bravery and professionalism of the first responders and emergency personnel, servicemembers, medical professionals, and investigators who assisted in the rescue and recovery efforts; and (2) expresses a commitment to translating the safety lessons learned from the collision into action.
Legislative Subjects
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- Senate
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Passed Senate
- Action Date
- 2026-01-29
- Date Added
- 2026-04-06
- Source
- Congress.gov →
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