SR859: A resolution recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.

What the bill says

From the introduced text, September 16, 2026:

III 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 859 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 16, 2026 Mrs. Gillibrand (for herself, Mr. Boozman , Mr. Schumer , Mr. Kim , Mr. Murphy , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Kaine , Mr. Fetterman , Mr. Warner , Mr. Booker , and Mr. Grassley ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget. Whereas, on September 11, 2001, terrorists affiliated with al-Qaeda hijacked 4 commercial aircraft and carried out coordinated attacks against the United States, resulting in the deaths of 2,977 innocent victims, making September 11, 2001, the deadliest terrorist attack in the history of the United States; Whereas among those who made the ultimate sacrifice were 343 firefighters of the Fire Department of the City of New York, law enforcement officers, emergency medical technicians and paramedics, and 55 members of the Armed Forces at the Pentagon who courageously rushed toward danger in an effort to save the lives of others; Whereas the …

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Sponsors

• Gillibrand, Kirsten (D) · primary sponsor
• Boozman, John (R, SD-AR)
• Schumer, Charles (D)