Bill · H.Res. 765· House(119-HRES-765)
Recognizing the 10-year anniversary of the TORQE 62 crash in Jalalabad, Afghanistan.
- Introduced
- 9/26/2025
- Last activity
- 9/26/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Jodey Arrington
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 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 recognizes the 10-year anniversary of the TORQE 62 crash that occurred in Jalalabad, Afghanistan. On October 2, 2015, a C-130J Super Hercules crashed while departing from the Jalalabad Airfield. The crash resulted in the deaths of 6 United States Air Force service members and 5 civilian contractors. These individuals were serving in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel. The House of Representatives intends to commemorate their lives, courage, and service. Finally, the resolution extends condolences to their families and expresses gratitude for their service.
Yes
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+3
The resolution provides formal commemoration and gratitude for the service and sacrifice of military personnel.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+2
The resolution honors the sacrifice of service members and their legacy.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Commemoration and Honor: The resolution commemorates the lives, courage, and service of the 6 Airmen and 5 civilian contractors killed in the crash (Section 1). This provides formal recognition of their sacrifice.
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Condolences to Families: The resolution extends heartfelt condolences to the families, loved ones, and friends of the crew (Section 2). This serves as a formal gesture of sympathy for those grieving the loss of their loved ones.
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Expression of Gratitude: The resolution expresses gratitude for the courage, duty, and selfless service demonstrated by the crew and those serving in Operation Freedom's Sentinel (Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are identified within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+2
- 10/6/2025
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 9/30/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 9/26/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Julia BrownleyDemocrat · California
John CarterRepublican · Texas
Lance GoodenRepublican · Texas
Ronny JacksonRepublican · Texas
Gwen MooreDemocrat · Wisconsin
Roger WilliamsRepublican · Texas