H.Res. 870 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Nov 10, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryHonoring victims of Flight 587
This resolution expresses respect for those who died in the crash of American Airlines Flight 587 in Rockaway, Queens, on November 12, 2001. It honors the families and friends of the victims and conveys the condolences of U.S. citizens to them and their communities. The resolution also marks the 24th anniversary of the crash.
How it affects you
This is a commemorative resolution with no direct effect on laws or everyday life. It's an official statement of remembrance from Congress to the families and communities affected by the tragedy.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Nov 10, 2025)
This resolution honors and remembers the victims of the crash of American Airlines Flight 587 in Rockaway Queens, New York.
It also (1) honors and thanks the families, friends, and loved ones of the victims of the crash; (2) conveys the condolences of U.S. citizens to the families, friends, and communities of the victims; and (3) solemnly marks the 24 th anniversary of the crash.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH.Res. 870
RESOLUTION
Honoring and remembering the victims of the crash of American Airlines Flight 587 in Rockaway Queens, New York, on November 12, 2001, and extending the sincerest condolences of the citizens of the United States to the families and friends of those individuals.
Sponsor: Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-NY-13) · Introduced Nov 10, 2025 · Transportation and Public Works · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Nov 11, 2025: “Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.”