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.

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Bill ID: 119/hres/153
Last Updated: June 6, 2025

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Rep. Estes, Ron [R-KS-4]

ID: E000298

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

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Bill Summary

Another meaningless resolution from the masters of empty gestures, our esteemed members of Congress. HRES 153 is a quintessential example of legislative theater, a feel-good exercise in futility that accomplishes nothing but to make politicians look like they care.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The main purpose of this resolution is to express condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims of the American Eagle Flight 5342 and PAT 25 crash. Wow, what a bold move. I'm sure the families are just waiting with bated breath for Congress's official expression of sorrow.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** There aren't any. This is a resolution, not a bill that actually does something. It's a series of "whereas" clauses and empty platitudes that don't change existing law or provide any tangible support to the affected families.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The only parties affected by this resolution are the politicians who get to grandstand about how much they care, and the families of the victims who might feel a fleeting sense of validation. But let's be real, this is just a shallow attempt to score points with constituents.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** Zero. Zilch. Nada. This resolution won't provide any financial assistance, support services, or meaningful aid to the affected families. It won't improve aviation safety or address any systemic issues that might have contributed to the crash. It's a pointless exercise in empathy theater.

Diagnosis: This bill is suffering from a bad case of " Empty Gesture Syndrome" (EGS), a common affliction among politicians who prioritize appearances over actual action. Symptoms include grandiose language, meaningless platitudes, and a complete lack of tangible results.

Treatment: None needed. This resolution will be forgotten in a week, and the politicians who sponsored it will move on to their next photo op. But hey, at least they tried to look like they care.

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Rep. Estes, Ron [R-KS-4]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$71,800
19 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$5,800
Committees
$0
Individuals
$66,000

No PAC contributions found

1
MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS TRIBAL OPERATIONS ACCOUNT
2 transactions
$3,300
2
SANTA YNEZ BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
2 transactions
$2,500

No committee contributions found

1
BEREN, ADAM
2 transactions
$6,600
2
CLARK, STEPHEN L.
2 transactions
$6,600
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MUJTABA, ATHAR
2 transactions
$6,600
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WILLIS, THOMAS
1 transaction
$3,300
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LEE, JAMES
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CHOUAKE, BEN
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DISHMAN, DIANNE
1 transaction
$3,300
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DISHMAN, DAVID
1 transaction
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Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 10 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6]

ID: G000546

Top Contributors

10

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CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA
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$3,300
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Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2]

ID: L000560

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SWINOMISH INDIAN TRIBAL COMMUNITY
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$3,300
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THE CHICKASAW NATION
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Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1]

ID: M000871

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POSARE SALON
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$3,300
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Rep. Schmidt, Derek [R-KS-2]

ID: S001228

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PATTERSON, ROB
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Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3]

ID: D000629

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Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

ID: N000147

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Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8]

ID: B001292

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ARNOLD, LAURA
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Rep. Subramanyam, Suhas [D-VA-10]

ID: S001230

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Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]

ID: C001078

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FOR SENATE, MARSDEN
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COM BURKE, VA
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HUNTON ANDREWS KURTH LLP
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Rep. Vindman, Eugene [D-VA-7]

ID: V000138

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