United States 111th Congress Status: Died

SRES 17 — A resolution recognizing and honoring Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger III, his co-pilot Jeffrey Skiles, the crewmembers of U.S. Airways Flight 1549, and the first responders, ferry operators and tug boat drivers of New York City, for their heroic and intuitive roles in the safe emergency landing of U.S. Airways Flight 1549.

Last action — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S658-659; text as passed Senate: CR S658-659; text of measure as introduced: CR S656)

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    Passed House
  5. Died in session

This bill died with 111th Congress. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Recognizes and honors Chesley Sullenberger III, Jeffrey Skiles, the crewmembers and passengers of U.S. Airways Flight 1549, and the first responders, ferry operators, and tugboat drivers of New York City for their heroic efforts in saving 155 lives in the safe emergency landing of U.S. Airways Flight 1549.

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Action History

  1. Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S658-659; text as passed Senate: CR S658-659; text of measure as introduced: CR S656)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SRES 17 do?
Recognizes and honors Chesley Sullenberger III, Jeffrey Skiles, the crewmembers and passengers of U.S. Airways Flight 1549, and the first responders, ferry operators, and tugboat drivers of New York City for their heroic efforts in saving 155 lives in the safe emergency landing of U.S. Airways Flight 1549.
What is the current status of SRES 17?
This bill died with 111th Congress. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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