Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the terrorist attacks launched against the United States on September 11, 2001, on the 15th anniversary of that date.
Latest action · Sep 9, 2016 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Progress
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- IntroducedSep 6, 2016
- Agreed to in HouseSep 9, 2016
Summary
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Recognizes September 11 as a day of solemn commemoration. Extends deepest sympathies to the innocent victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and their families, friends, and loved ones. Honors the heroism and sacrifices of U.S. military and civilian personnel and their families in defense of their country. Credits the heroism of first responders, law enforcement personnel, state and local officials, volunteers, and others who aided the victims of the attacks. Thanks the leaders and citizens of nations who have assisted and continue to stand in solidarity with the United States against terrorism in the aftermath of the attacks.
Commends the military and intelligence personnel involved in the removal of Osama bin Laden.
Reasserts a commitment to opposing violent extremism against American interests and to providing the U.S. military, intelligence, and law enforcement communities with the resources and support to do so. Vows to continue to identify, intercept, and disrupt terrorists and their activities.
Reaffirms that the American people will never forget the sacrifices made on September 11, 2001, or bow to terrorist demands. Declares that Congress stands adjourned out of respect to the victims of the attacks.
Cosponsors
Members who signed on, in the order they did.
Actions 16
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Sep 9, 2016Committee on Armed Services discharged.
- Sep 9, 2016Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
- Sep 9, 2016Committee on Homeland Security discharged.
- Sep 9, 2016Committee on Intelligence (Permanent) discharged.
- Sep 9, 2016Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Government Operations and Politics.
- Congressional tributes
- Crime victims
- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
- First responders and emergency personnel
- Government Operations and Politics
- Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
- International organizations and cooperation
- Law enforcement officers
- Military personnel and dependents
- New York City
- Pennsylvania
- Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
- Terrorism
- Virginia
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Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Sep 9, 2016Engrossed in House
- Sep 6, 2016Introduced in House
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