CER 26-0020 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

January 29, 2025 Midair Collision Response Recognition Resolution of 2025

This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0020) honors first responders and supporting agencies for their actions following the January 29, 2025, midair collision between American Eagle Flight 5342 and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River. It specifically recognizes the Metropolitan Police Department, Fire and EMS, WMATA, Virginia and Maryland emergency teams, and federal agencies like the NTSB for their coordination during the search and recovery operation. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it is purely symbolic recognition of their service during this tragedy.

Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2025

Committee Review

Council Passage

Mar 2025

Signed into Law

Mar 2025

Introduced Mar 3, 2025 Signed Mar 4, 2025

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Introduction → Enrollment · 2 edits

MINOR

The document changed from a draft legislative bill to an enrolled (final) version with minor formatting adjustments. The substantive content of the ceremonial resolution remains unchanged, as it simply recognizes and thanks first responders for their actions during a tragic midair collision. No policy, funding, or eligibility changes were made.

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The document was converted from a draft introduction format to an enrolled original format, adding official enrollment markings and adjusting page numbering.

Minor formatting changes to line spacing and text alignment were made to conform to official enrolled document standards.

Floor votes · Council Mar 4, 2025

How they voted

12–0

Passed

Total votes 12

Mar 4, 2025

D Democratic10

10 Yea

100% Yea

I Independent2

2 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

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Committee

Mar 4, 2025

Council · Passed

Council Vote: pass (12-0)

council

Mar 3, 2025

Introduced

CER26-0020 Introduced by Councilmember Pinto at Office of the Secretary

legislature

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors