Congress 107 - SJRES 22 - A joint resolution expressing the sense of the Senate and House of Representatives regarding the terrorist attacks launched against the Unites States on September 11, 2001.

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Air piracy Armed Forces and National Security Bombings Commemorations Commercial aircraft Congress Congress and foreign policy Congressional tributes Congressional-Presidential relations Crime and Law Enforcement Criminal investigation Defense budgets Department of Defense Disaster relief EBB Terrorism Economics and Public Finance Emergency Management Families Federal installations Federal office buildings Foreign leaders Government Operations and Politics International Affairs International law Local officials New York City Office buildings Pennsylvania President and foreign policy Prosecution Rescue work September 11, 2001 Signs and symbols Social Welfare Special days State officials Terrorism Transportation and Public Works Victims of terrorism Virginia Volunteer workers

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Condemns the terrorists who planned and carried out the September 11, 2001, attacks against the United States, as well as their sponsors. Extends condolences to the victims and their families, friends, and loved ones.

Declares that Congress is certain that the people of the United States will stand united as our Nation begins the process of recovering and rebuilding in the aftermath of these attacks.

Commends the heroic actions of the rescue workers, volunteers, and State and local officials who responded to these tragic events.

Declares that these premeditated attacks struck not only at the people of America, but also at the symbols and structures of our economic and military strength, and that the United States is entitled to respond under international law.

Expresses: (1) thanks to those foreign leaders and individuals who have expressed solidarity with the United States in the aftermath of the attacks and asks them to continue to stand with the United States in the war against international terrorism; (2) a commitment to support increased resources in the war to eradicate terrorism; and (3) support for the determination of the President to bring to justice and punish the perpetrators of these attacks and their sponsors.

Declares September 12, 2001, to be a National Day of Unity and Mourning.

Actions

Sep 18, 2001

Became Public Law No: 107-39.
Sep 18, 2001

Signed by President.
Sep 13, 2001

Presented to President.
Sep 13, 2001

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 13, 2001

On passage Passed without objection.
Sep 13, 2001

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.
Sep 13, 2001

Mr. Armey asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
Sep 13, 2001

Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H5590)
Sep 12, 2001

Received in the House.
Sep 12, 2001

Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sep 12, 2001

Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 100 - 0. Record Vote Number: 277. (consideration: CR S9284-9288, S9289-9332; text as passed Senate: CR S9284; text of measure as introduced: CR S9340)
Sep 12, 2001

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 100 - 0. Record Vote Number: 277.(consideration: CR S9284-9288, S9289-9332; text as passed Senate: CR S9284; text of measure as introduced: CR S9340)
Sep 12, 2001

Introduced in Senate

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