Bill · H.Res. 570· House(119-HRES-570)

Commending Petty Officer 3d Class Scott Ruskan for his heroic efforts to rescue victims during the devastating flooding in central Texas.

Age: 46 years

Texas

Introduced: 7/10/2025
Last activity: 7/11/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Sponsored by: Tony Gonzales
Cosponsors: - 44 - 11

Transportation and Public Works

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 commends Petty Officer 3d Class Scott Ruskan for his heroic actions during catastrophic flash flooding in central Texas. The flooding began on July 4, 2025, causing significant damage and loss of life near the Texas Hill Country. During the event, Petty Officer Ruskan saved 165 individuals from rising floodwaters. He also served as a triage coordinator at the Camp Mystic site to provide medical care. The resolution officially congratulates him for his bravery and extraordinary efforts. Finally, it extends gratitude to the various agencies and responders involved in the rescue operations.

Yes

Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?+5
The resolution recognizes the vital role of emergency responders and agencies during a natural disaster.