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119-SRES-591 Journalist Public Summary

119 · SRES 591 A resolution recognizing the 30th anniversary of the first flight of the F/A-18 E1 Super Hornet from Lambert Field in St. Louis, Missouri, and the 30 years of service of the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet to the United States Navy and to allies of the United States.

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The Senate unanimously adopted a simple resolution honoring the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet’s 30 years of service and commemorating the first Super Hornet’s 1995 first flight, including sending a copy to the National Museum of Transportation. (congress.gov)

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30 Jan 2026
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30 Jan 2026
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Headline Summary

The Senate approved a symbolic, nonbinding resolution celebrating the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet’s 30 years of service and its first flight in 1995, and it instructs that a copy be sent to the National Museum of Transportation in St. Louis. (congress.gov)

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What It Does

This is a commemorative Senate-only measure that praises the Super Hornet’s contributions, thanks Navy pilots, crew, and maintainers, recognizes the jet’s role in naval operations, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit an enrolled copy of the resolution to the National Museum of Transportation. As a simple resolution, it does not change law or spending and does not go to the President. (congress.gov)

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Who’s For It

  • Sponsor: Sen. Eric Schmitt (R‑MO). Cosponsors: Sens. Jacky Rosen (D‑NV), Tammy Duckworth (D‑IL), Catherine Cortez Masto (D‑NV), and Ashley Moody (R‑FL). (congress.gov)
  • Supporters frame it as a bipartisan salute to the Navy community and the St. Louis–built aircraft’s service record and heritage. (congress.gov)
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Who’s Against It

  • No formal opposition was recorded; the Senate agreed to the measure by unanimous consent on January 28, 2026. (senate.gov)
  • General critique sometimes raised about such measures (not specific to this one): they’re symbolic and take floor time without changing policy or funding.
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What’s Next

  • Because it’s a simple Senate resolution, adoption in the Senate is the end of the legislative road; no House or presidential action is required. (archives.gov)
  • Per the text, the Secretary of the Senate will send an enrolled copy to the National Museum of Transportation in St. Louis. (congress.gov)
  • Related: the House introduced a parallel recognition measure (H.Res. 983) on January 8, 2026; it’s in the Armed Services Committee. (congress.gov)

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