Bill · H.Res. 1612· House(119-HRES-1612)
Honoring Captain Smit Machchhar and the crew and passengers of Flydubai Flight 1073, and condemning the attempted terrorist attack on that flight.
- Introduced
- 10/5/2026
- Last activity
- 10/5/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Josh Gottheimer
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution honors Captain Smit Machchhar, along with the crew and passengers of Flydubai Flight 1073. It details an incident on September 30, 2026, where the first officer launched an attempted terrorist attack using an emergency crash axe on the flight deck. Captain Machchhar fought off the attacker despite grave injuries and unlocked the cockpit door for help. Off-duty pilots, crew, and passengers successfully restrained the first officer and landed the plane safely in Saudi Arabia. The text officially condemns the attack as an act of terrorism and calls for full investigations by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Honoring Courage: The bill honors Captain Smit Machchhar for his extraordinary courage in protecting the people on board, which is positive because it properly recognizes life-saving bravery. This is found in the resolved section, paragraph (1).
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Commending Heroism: The resolution commends the heroic actions of the off-duty pilots, cabin crew, and passengers who secured the flight deck and landed the plane safely, ensuring people are recognized for stopping a dangerous situation. This is found in the resolved section, paragraph (2).
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Demanding Accountability: The text calls for a full and expeditious investigation by the Governments of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates while keeping the United States and Israel fully informed, which helps ensure transparency and safety for the public. This is found in the resolved section, paragraph (5).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: The provided text of the resolution does not contain any specific sections or provisions that create negative outcomes, burdens, or consequences for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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- 10/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/5/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
Don BaconRepublican · Nebraska
Michael McCaulRepublican · Texas
Bradley SchneiderDemocrat · Illinois