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Official Title as Introduced

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.


Actions Overview (9)

Date Actions Overview
09/09/2016Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H5229-5230)
09/09/2016Committee on Intelligence (Permanent) discharged.
09/09/2016Committee on Homeland Security discharged.
09/09/2016Committee on the Judiciary discharged.
09/09/2016Committee on Transportation discharged.
09/09/2016Committee on Armed Services discharged.
09/09/2016Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
09/09/2016Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
09/06/2016Introduced in House

All Actions (22)

Date All Actions
09/09/2016-9:17amMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
09/09/2016-9:17amOn agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H5229-5230)
09/09/2016-9:13amConsidered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H5229-5230)
09/09/2016-9:13amMr. McCarthy asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
09/09/2016Committee on Intelligence (Permanent) discharged.
09/09/2016Committee on Homeland Security discharged.
09/09/2016Committee on the Judiciary discharged.
09/09/2016Committee on Transportation discharged.
09/09/2016Committee on Armed Services discharged.
09/09/2016Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
09/09/2016Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
09/07/2016Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
09/07/2016Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
09/06/2016Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, the Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
09/06/2016Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, the Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
09/06/2016Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, the Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
09/06/2016Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, the Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
09/06/2016Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, the Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
09/06/2016Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, the Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
09/06/2016Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, the Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
09/06/2016Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, the Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
09/06/2016Introduced in House

Cosponsors (0)

No cosponsors.


Committees (7)

Committees, subcommittees and links to reports associated with this bill are listed here, as well as the nature and date of committee activity and Congressional report number.

Committee / Subcommittee Date Activity Reports
House Oversight and Government Reform09/06/2016 Referred to
09/09/2016 Discharged from
House Foreign Affairs09/06/2016 Referred to
09/09/2016 Discharged from
House Armed Services09/06/2016 Referred to
09/09/2016 Discharged from
House Transportation and Infrastructure09/06/2016 Referred to
09/09/2016 Discharged from
House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation09/07/2016 Referred to
House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management09/07/2016 Referred to
House Judiciary09/06/2016 Referred to
09/09/2016 Discharged from
House Homeland Security09/06/2016 Referred to
09/09/2016 Discharged from
House Intelligence (Permanent Select)09/06/2016 Referred to
09/09/2016 Discharged from

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Latest Summary (2)

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Passed House without amendment (09/09/2016)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

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.