Bill · H.Res. 618· House(119-HRES-618)

Commending the Coast Guard, Air Station Corpus Christi, and the crew of CG-6553 for their heroic efforts and courageous response to the catastrophic flooding across central Texas.

Age: 51 years

Texas

Introduced: 7/29/2025
Last activity: 7/30/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Sponsored by: Michael Cloud
Cosponsors: - 9 - 8

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 bill is a resolution commending the Coast Guard, Air Station Corpus Christi, and the crew of CG-6553 for their heroic response to catastrophic flooding in central Texas. It details how heavy rainfall on July 4, 2025, caused dangerous river rises that endangered thousands of sleeping residents. The text outlines the specific rescue missions, including the actions of Lieutenant Ian Hopper, Lieutenant Blair Ogujiofor, AMT3 Seth Reeves, and AST3 Scott Ruskan. It notes that the crew of CG-6553 and other deployed Coast Guard personnel saved numerous lives despite severe weather and poor flying conditions. Finally, the resolution formally expresses the appreciation and gratitude of the House of Representatives for the Coast Guard, federal, state, and local first responders, and volunteers.

Yes

Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?+5
The resolution formally recognizes and honors the heroic rescue operations and disaster response efforts following catastrophic flooding.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+3
The resolution honors first responders who saved lives in rural and Hill Country communities affected by severe flooding.