Commending Petty Officer 3d Class Scott Ruskan for his heroic efforts to rescue victims during the devastating flooding in central Texas.
HRES 570 is a House resolution commending Petty Officer 3rd Class Scott Ruskan for rescuing 165 people during catastrophic July 2025 flooding in central Texas. The resolution honors Ruskan, a Coast Guard Aviation Survival Technician from Air Station Corpus Christi, for his role as the sole triage coordinator during the disaster. It recognizes his "exceptional courage" and "selflessness" in saving lives during the Guadalupe River flooding that caused extensive damage and loss of life. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but formally expresses the House's gratitude for Ruskan's service.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2025
Committee Review
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Introduced Jul 10, 2025
Last action Jul 11, 2025
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Jul 11, 2025
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
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Jul 10, 2025
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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1 primary · 55 co-sponsors
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Tony Gonzales
RRepublican
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Addison P. McDowell
RRepublican
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Andy Biggs
RRepublican
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August Pfluger
RRepublican
Co
Brian J. Mast
RRepublican
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Carol D. Miller
RRepublican
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Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann
RRepublican
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Clay Higgins
RRepublican
Co
Craig A. Goldman
RRepublican
Co
Dan Crenshaw
RRepublican
Co
Dan Newhouse
RRepublican
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