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.
Summary
S.Res. 591 is a non-binding Senate resolution that would recognize the 30th anniversary of the first flight of the F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter jet, which took place at Lambert Field in St. Louis, Missouri. The resolution also aims to honor three decades of service that this aircraft has provided to the United States Navy and allied nations.
As a non-binding resolution, this measure does not have the force of law and does not require presidential signature. Instead, it serves as a formal acknowledgment and tribute from the Senate to commemorate a significant milestone in military aviation history. The resolution was introduced by Senator Eric Schmitt of Missouri on January 28, 2026, and remains in the early stages of the legislative process.
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