WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Monday, the House of Representatives passed a resolution honoring the victims of the Jan. 29 collision of American Eagle Flight 5342 and Black Hawk PAT (Priority Air Transport) 25. Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) introduced the resolution as the representative of Wichita, where Flight 5342 originated and the home to several passengers. The bill garnered more than 90 cosponsors from across the country before passage. Reps. Tracey Mann (R-Kansas) and Sharice Davids (D-Kansas), both members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, managed time on the House floor for members to express their condolences before the House passed the resolution unanimously by voice vote.

“While it’s been just a little more than one month since this tragic incident, there are still no words to adequately express the heartbreak we all feel at your loss, and no words that can properly console you. I pray that, in time, God would give you and all those impacted a peace that would surpass all understanding,” said Rep. Estes. “It is in each home, school, workplace and community where each of the 67 victims was known and loved that they will continue to be remembered, celebrated and honored. As we’ve learned more about the individual passengers aboard the plane, as well as the pilots and flight crew of Flight 5342 and the crew of the Black Hawk, we’ve come to know how much they meant to the people around them – and how much they will be missed.”

“While it’s been just a little more than one month since this tragic incident, there are still no words to adequately express the heartbreak we all feel at your loss, and no words that can properly console you. I pray that, in time, God would give you and all those impacted a peace that would surpass all understanding,” said Rep. Estes. “It is in each home, school, workplace and community where each of the 67 victims was known and loved that they will continue to be remembered, celebrated and honored. As we’ve learned more about the individual passengers aboard the plane, as well as the pilots and flight crew of Flight 5342 and the crew of the Black Hawk, we’ve come to know how much they meant to the people around them – and how much they will be missed.”

“Today, I join the Kansas delegation in honoring the lives lost in the tragic accident on January 29, 2025,” said Rep. Mann. “We will always remember the lives of our fellow Kansans and fellow Americans whose lives were tragically lost—farmers, parents, professors, college students with bright futures, taken from us far too soon. As the investigation into the accident continues to unfold, we must learn from our findings to prevent this from ever happening again. Audrey and I continue to express our deepest condolences and prayers to those impacted by the accident and mourn the lives tragically lost.”

“Today, I stand alongside my colleagues from Kansas to honor the lives lost, including those from our own state, in the tragic collision between Flight 5342 and PAT 25,” said Rep. Davids. “My heart is with the families and communities grieving this profound loss. We must continue working to improve aviation safety to ensure no other family faces such unimaginable heartache. The memory of those we lost will continue to guide our commitment to a safer future.”

Rep. Derek Schmidt also spoke, saying, “Today, our Kansas delegation stands united as we remember the victims of Flight 5342. Our prayers remain with the family and friends of all affected by this horrible tragedy, and our gratitude remains with all the first responders who worked diligently around the clock on rescue and recovery efforts. My colleagues and I will continue working with federal agencies to determine how this collision occurred and what steps can be taken to prevent future tragedies.”

“My prayers go out to all the victims of the January 29th tragedy in our nation’s capital, and to all their loved ones, including the people of Kansas, who are suffering from their loss,” said Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-Missouri). 

“I also appreciate the heroic actions of the first responders and the many others who were involved in the response and recovery efforts following the accident.  I commend Congressman Estes and his colleagues for leading this resolution to honor those that we lost on that day, express our condolences to those who are grieving, and praise the efforts of all those who responded to this tragedy.”