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Commending Petty Officer 3d Class Scott Ruskan for his heroic efforts to rescue victims during the devastating flooding in central Texas.

USA119th CongressHRES-570| House 
| Updated: 7/11/2025
Tony Gonzales

Tony Gonzales

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (55)
Sheri Biggs (Republican)Donald Norcross (Democratic)Clay Higgins (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Richard McCormick (Republican)Ed Case (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Elijah Crane (Republican)Mark Alford (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Mike Ezell (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Nathaniel Moran (Republican)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Morgan Luttrell (Republican)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)David P. Joyce (Republican)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Jodey C. Arrington (Republican)Jake Ellzey (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Michael Cloud (Republican)August Pfluger (Republican)Nellie Pou (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Mark E. Amodei (Republican)Gabe Evans (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)Addison P. McDowell (Republican)Wesley Hunt (Republican)John W. Rose (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)John J. McGuire (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Monica De La Cruz (Republican)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Tracey Mann (Republican)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Michael Guest (Republican)Craig A. Goldman (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This House Resolution serves to commend and congratulate Petty Officer 3d Class Scott Ruskan for his extraordinary bravery and heroic efforts during catastrophic flash flooding in central Texas. The resolution highlights the devastating impact of the July 4, 2025, floods in the Texas Hill Country, which caused extensive damage and tragic loss of life, necessitating a massive response from various agencies. Petty Officer Ruskan, an Aviation Survival Technician from Air Station Corpus Christi, displayed exceptional courage and selflessness during his first rescue mission. He directly saved an astonishing 165 individuals from the rising floodwaters and served as the sole triage coordinator at the Camp Mystic site, ensuring timely medical care under hazardous conditions. His actions exemplify the highest traditions of service in the Coast Guard, and the resolution extends deep gratitude to all members of the Coast Guard, other federal and state agencies, first responders, and volunteers who risked their lives during this deadly natural disaster.
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Timeline
Jul 10, 2025
Submitted in House
Jul 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jul 11, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
  • July 10, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • July 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • July 11, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

Transportation and Public Works

Commending Petty Officer 3d Class Scott Ruskan for his heroic efforts to rescue victims during the devastating flooding in central Texas.

USA119th CongressHRES-570| House 
| Updated: 7/11/2025
This House Resolution serves to commend and congratulate Petty Officer 3d Class Scott Ruskan for his extraordinary bravery and heroic efforts during catastrophic flash flooding in central Texas. The resolution highlights the devastating impact of the July 4, 2025, floods in the Texas Hill Country, which caused extensive damage and tragic loss of life, necessitating a massive response from various agencies. Petty Officer Ruskan, an Aviation Survival Technician from Air Station Corpus Christi, displayed exceptional courage and selflessness during his first rescue mission. He directly saved an astonishing 165 individuals from the rising floodwaters and served as the sole triage coordinator at the Camp Mystic site, ensuring timely medical care under hazardous conditions. His actions exemplify the highest traditions of service in the Coast Guard, and the resolution extends deep gratitude to all members of the Coast Guard, other federal and state agencies, first responders, and volunteers who risked their lives during this deadly natural disaster.
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Timeline
Jul 10, 2025
Submitted in House
Jul 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jul 11, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
  • July 10, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • July 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • July 11, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Tony Gonzales

Tony Gonzales

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (55)
Sheri Biggs (Republican)Donald Norcross (Democratic)Clay Higgins (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Richard McCormick (Republican)Ed Case (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Elijah Crane (Republican)Mark Alford (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Mike Ezell (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Nathaniel Moran (Republican)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Morgan Luttrell (Republican)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)David P. Joyce (Republican)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Jodey C. Arrington (Republican)Jake Ellzey (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Michael Cloud (Republican)August Pfluger (Republican)Nellie Pou (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Mark E. Amodei (Republican)Gabe Evans (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)Addison P. McDowell (Republican)Wesley Hunt (Republican)John W. Rose (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)John J. McGuire (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Monica De La Cruz (Republican)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Tracey Mann (Republican)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Michael Guest (Republican)Craig A. Goldman (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee

Transportation and Public Works

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted