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US HRes570
US HRes570Commending Petty Officer 3d Class Scott Ruskan for his heroic efforts to rescue victims during the devastating flooding in central Texas.
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Introduced
07/10/2025
07/10/2025
In Committee
07/11/2025
07/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
Commending Petty Officer 3d Class Scott Ruskan for his heroic efforts to rescue victims during the devastating flooding in central Texas.
AI Summary
This resolution commends Petty Officer 3d Class Scott Ruskan for his exceptional heroism during the catastrophic flash flooding in central Texas on July 4, 2025. Specifically, the resolution highlights Ruskan's remarkable rescue efforts during his first career mission, during which he saved 165 individuals from rising floodwaters and served as the sole triage coordinator at the Camp Mystic site, ensuring timely medical care under dangerous conditions. The resolution provides context about Ruskan's background, noting that he is from Oxford, New Jersey, enlisted in the Coast Guard in September 2021, was a Basic Training Honor Graduate, completed Aviation Survival Technician A-School in July 2024, and currently serves at Air Station Corpus Christi. The document not only praises Ruskan's individual actions but also extends gratitude to all Coast Guard members, federal and state agencies, first responders, and volunteers who participated in rescue efforts during what is described as one of the deadliest natural disasters in recent Texas history. By passing this resolution, the House of Representatives formally recognizes Ruskan's extraordinary bravery and service, acknowledging his actions as exemplifying the highest traditions of the Coast Guard and military service.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (56)
Tony Gonzales (R)*,
Mark Alford (R),
Mark Amodei (R),
Jodey Arrington (R),
Don Bacon (R),
Andy Biggs (R),
Sheri Biggs (R),
Salud Carbajal (D),
Buddy Carter (R),
Ed Case (D),
Michael Cloud (R),
Eli Crane (R),
Dan Crenshaw (R),
Henry Cuellar (D),
Monica De La Cruz (R),
Lloyd Doggett (D),
Jake Ellzey (R),
Gabe Evans (R),
Mike Ezell (R),
Chuck Fleischmann (R),
Lizzie Fletcher (D),
Sylvia Garcia (D),
Craig Goldman (R),
Lance Gooden (R),
Josh Gottheimer (D),
Michael Guest (R),
Clay Higgins (R),
Richard Hudson (R),
Wesley Hunt (R),
Dave Joyce (R),
Tom Kean (R),
Nick Langworthy (R),
Mike Lawler (R),
Morgan Luttrell (R),
Tracey Mann (R),
Brian Mast (R),
Richard McCormick (R),
Addison McDowell (R),
John McGuire (R),
Carol Miller (R),
Nathaniel Moran (R),
Dan Newhouse (R),
Donald Norcross (D),
Frank Pallone (D),
August Pfluger (R),
Nellie Pou (D),
John Rose (R),
John Rutherford (R),
María Salazar (R),
Pete Stauber (R),
Elise Stefanik (R),
Jeff Van Drew (R),
Marc Veasey (D),
Randy Weber (R),
Daniel Webster (R),
Roger Williams (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation. (on 07/11/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/570/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hres570/BILLS-119hres570ih.pdf |
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