Summary

Expresses the Senate’s collective mourning for the 67 people killed in the January 29, 2025 collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, offers condolences to victims’ families and friends, and thanks law enforcement, emergency medical personnel, and first responders for their rescue and recovery efforts. The resolution recognizes the national and international grief and the outpouring of community support for those affected.

Key Points

• Formally remembers the 67 people killed in the January 29, 2025 plane collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
• Specifically references the two aircraft involved: American Airlines Flight 5342 and a U.S. Army Aviation Brigade Priority Air Transport flight.
• Offers condolences to families, friends, and loved ones of the victims, including U.S. service members and foreign nationals.
• Thanks and recognizes law enforcement, emergency medical personnel, and first responders for rescue and recovery work.
• Highlights national and international mourning and community solidarity and support for those affected.
• Is a ceremonial resolution with no funding, regulatory changes, or legal mandates.
• Does not authorize programs, appropriate funds, or impose requirements on agencies or states.
• Serves primarily as an official statement of grief, remembrance, and appreciation.

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