[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 185 (Wednesday, November 5, 2025)]
[Senate]
[Page S7914]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]



                     Louisville UPS Plane Accident

  Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I know that many of our colleagues and 
the American people have seen the tragic news out of my hometown just 
yesterday. And I am grateful for their thoughts and their prayers this 
morning directed toward the people of Louisville.
  Folks around our county, Jefferson County, need those prayers right 
now and in the days and weeks to come. The death toll from last 
evening's UPS crash has continued to rise throughout the day. For the 
families of these victims and for the injured survivors being treated 
at area hospitals, life will never be the same. There is a lot of grief 
welling up right now in Kentucky.
  This would be true even in the case of a single life lost. But as 
local first responders, State officials, and Federal investigators 
continue their work today, I would like to help our colleagues 
understand what makes this tragedy such a gut punch in a place like 
Louisville.
  During the day, Louisville International hums with thousands of 
passengers from all across the country. But around the clock, 
Louisville is also a hub for global shipping and logistics, business 
supplies, consumer goods, and Christmas gifts.
  If it is going somewhere in short order, it is a very good chance it 
is passing through UPS Worldport in my hometown of Louisville.
  None of this is possible without teams of devoted professionals. 
Louisville is home to logistics experts, warehouse workers, aircraft 
crews, and maintainers. They take pride in their work, and their 
community takes pride in them.
  That is why this crash cuts so deep. It is about all of us. Today, 
Jefferson County schools and many local businesses are completely 
closed. Neighbors are mourning neighbors. So today will be a tough day 
in the Commonwealth.
  But the people of Louisville are grateful for the swift, lifesaving 
efforts of our first responders, from local police, fire, and EMS. They 
trust in the prayers of their fellow Americans.
  I want them to know that their representatives here in Washington are 
making sure that every Federal resource they need is on the ground and 
headed their way soon. I spoke with Mayor Greenberg this morning. My 
team and I will continue to stay in close contact with local, State, 
and Federal officials, including at the FAA and the NTSB, in the coming 
days.
  But first and foremost, I am keeping my fellow Kentuckians in my 
prayers and asking our colleagues to do the same.
  I yield the floor.
  I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Sheehy). The clerk will call the roll.
  The senior assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. SCHATZ. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for 
the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.