Bill · H.Res. 870· House(119-HRES-870)
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.
- Introduced
- 11/10/2025
- Last activity
- 11/11/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
- Sponsored by
- Adriano Espaillat
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- 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
House Resolution 870 is a measure to honor and remember the victims of American Airlines Flight 587, which crashed in Rockaway Queens, New York, on November 12, 2001. The resolution lists the 265 individuals who died in the crash, including passengers and bystanders. It extends the sincerest condolences of United States citizens to the families and friends of those affected. The resolution also marks the twenty-fourth anniversary of the tragedy.
Yes
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+5
The bill honors victims of a flight where 90% were of Dominican descent, providing official recognition to the Hispanic community.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+5
The bill specifically honors victims and the affected community in Rockaway Queens, New York.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Official Recognition of Victims: Section 1(a) provides a formal listing of the 265 victims, which serves to honor and remember those who lost their lives.
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Support for Families and Communities: Section 1(b) conveys sincere condolences to the families, friends, and communities of the victims, providing official national recognition of their loss.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for individuals or groups are explicitly mentioned in 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 Hispanic Americans+5Good For Urban Residents+5
- 11/11/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
- 11/10/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
Gregory MeeksDemocrat · New York