A 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.

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 64

119th Congress

A 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.

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimou

Introduced:Feb 6, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Jerry Moran

R - KS

Cosponsors

31

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Transportation and Public Works

Summary

This resolution commemorates the 67 lives lost in the collision between American Eagle Flight 5342 and U.S. Army helicopter PAT 25 near Reagan Washington National Airport on January 29, 2025. It expresses gratitude to law enforcement and emergency medical personnel who responded to the tragic accident.

Latest Action

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S767; text: CR S798-799)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution commemorates the 67 lives lost in the collision between American Eagle Flight 5342 and U.S. Army helicopter PAT 25 near Reagan Washington National Airport on January 29, 2025. It expresses gratitude to law enforcement and emergency medical personnel who responded to the tragic accident.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

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

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Commemorates 67 victims of Reagan Airport collision
Honors American Eagle Flight 5342 passengers and crew
Honors U.S. Army PAT 25 helicopter personnel
Occurred January 29, 2025
Thanks first responders and emergency personnel
Memorial resolution for aviation tragedy

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution honors the victims of the deadliest U.S. aviation disaster in decades. The collision between a commercial regional jet and Army helicopter near Reagan National Airport killed all aboard both aircraft. The resolution provides official congressional recognition of the tragedy and gratitude to the emergency responders who worked in difficult conditions on the Potomac River. Such memorial resolutions serve as permanent congressional record of national mourning.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Transportation and Public Works

Related Subjects

Accidents

Aviation and airports

First responders and emergency personnel

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

64, 119th Congress (2025). "A 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.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-sres-64