Praising the efforts of United States Combat Search and Rescue teams in the recovery of two United States Air Force Airmen who ejected over Iran.

Bill Number

H.Res. 1160

Origin Chamber

House

Congress

119th Congress, Session 2

Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Status

Introduced

Latest Action

2026-04-09: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Last Updated

2026-04-15T01:27:46Z

AI-Generated Summary

Purpose

This House Resolution (H. Res. 1160) praises the United States Combat Search and Rescue teams and related personnel for successfully recovering two U.S. Air Force Airmen—a pilot and Weapons Systems Officer—who ejected from an F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft over Iran on April 3, 2026, during military operations known as Operation Epic Fury against the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

Key Provisions

• Background "Whereas" Clauses:
• Describes ongoing U.S. and allied operations since February 28, 2026, to disable the IRGC regime, citing threats from its nuclear program.
• Notes over 13,000 U.S. combat missions in Iranian airspace, striking 12,300 targets, with no aircraft losses in over 20 years.
• Details the airmen's evasion of enemy forces, signaling for rescue, and their recovery (pilot shortly after crash; Weapons Systems Officer after ~48 hours on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026).
• Highlights a "whole-of-government" effort involving thousands of military, intelligence, special operations, and support personnel embodying the "No Man Left Behind" principle.

• Resolved Clauses (8 specific commendations):

1. Heroic actions of Armed Forces and intelligence in high-risk recovery.
2. Airmen's endurance evading forces in rugged terrain for over 24 hours.
3. Rescue teams' proficiency despite bad weather and enemy pursuit.
4. Seamless joint force coordination for localization and extraction.
5. Reinforces U.S. commitment to personnel recovery in any environment.
6. Showcases superior U.S. military training and technology.
7. Expresses American people's gratitude to pilots, maintainers, and Special Operations forces.
8. Testifies to the courage and readiness of U.S. warfighters.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• None. This is a simple resolution (non-binding, applies only to the House), expressing praise and recognition without enacting, amending, or repealing any laws.

Potential Impacts

• Government Agencies: Boosts morale among Department of Defense (e.g., U.S. Central Command, Air Force, Special Operations) and intelligence communities; reinforces policy priority on personnel recovery.
• Citizens: Signals national pride in military service, potentially increasing public support for ongoing operations.
• International Relations: Publicly affirms U.S. military superiority and resolve against Iran and IRGC; may escalate tensions by highlighting operations in Iranian airspace.

Main Stakeholders Affected

• U.S. Military and Intelligence Personnel: Directly commended (aviators, rescue teams, pilots, logisticians, etc.).
• U.S. Congress (House of Representatives): Expresses institutional praise; referred to House Committee on Armed Services.
• Iranian Regime (IRGC): Indirectly referenced as adversary in operations.
• American Public: Beneficiaries of expressed gratitude and reinforced "No Man Left Behind" ethos.

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications

• Legal/Constitutional: Falls under Congress's Article I powers to oversee military affairs and express views via resolutions; no enforceable effects or funding implications.
• Political: Provides bipartisan (or chamber-wide) endorsement of aggressive operations against Iran, emphasizing U.S. aerial dominance and rescue capabilities; serves as morale booster and propaganda tool amid conflict, without risking veto or Senate action.

This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.

Sponsor

Rep. Mills, Cory [R-FL-7]

Recent Actions

• 2026-04-09: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
• 2026-04-09: Submitted in House

Bill Versions

• Praising the efforts of United States Combat Search and Rescue teams in the recovery of two United States Air Force Airmen who ejected over Iran. — issued 2026-04-09 — PDF (4 pages)