This concurrent resolution marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks and formally honors the victims, first responders, service members, survivors, and families affected by them. It does not create a new program, spend money, or change federal law; instead, it states Congress’s recognition and remembrance of the attacks and their aftermath. The resolution also praises charitable and community organizations that have supported survivors and victims’ families for 25 years. It encourages Americans to observe the anniversary through remembrance, service, reflection, and appreciation for liberty.
What This Bill Does
- Recognizes the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks.
- Honors the 2,977 innocent victims killed in New York, at the Pentagon, and in Shanksville.
- Expresses gratitude to firefighters, law enforcement, EMTs, Armed Forces members, intelligence professionals, volunteers, and others who responded.
- Encourages Americans to observe the anniversary through remembrance, service, and reflection.
- Reaffirms a commitment to defend the Nation against terrorism and uphold freedom and democracy.
Who This Bill Affects
For the general public, this resolution has no direct financial or eligibility effect. It does not create benefits, cut programs, or change any agency rules; instead, it formally recognizes the 25th anniversary of September 11, honors victims and responders, and encourages remembrance and acts of service. Any practical effect is limited to the symbolic and civic value of congressional recognition.
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- 9/11 families and survivors They may support the resolution because it places their losses and ongoing needs in the congressional record, including explicit recognition of the physical, emotional, and psychological effects that continue years later. The measure also acknowledges the organizations that have provided long-term support such as counseling, housing, and medical care.
- first responders and rescue workers Firefighters, police officers, EMTs, construction workers, and volunteers who responded to the attacks may welcome the formal tribute to their courage and sacrifice. The resolution specifically names the people who rushed toward danger and recognizes the risks they took during rescue and recovery efforts.
- veterans and military families Veterans, active-duty personnel, and Gold Star families may support the resolution because it links September 11 to the service and sacrifice of those who defended the country afterward. It also acknowledges the Armed Forces members who died at the Pentagon and the broader military response after the attacks.
- budget watchdogs They may argue that even though the resolution has no direct cost, Congress should focus floor and committee time on legislation with concrete policy outcomes rather than symbolic resolutions. Their concern would be opportunity cost, not the content of the remembrance itself.
- lawmakers prioritizing current crises Some members may prefer that Congress spend attention on present-day security, housing, or economic issues instead of a commemorative measure. They could see the resolution as important but non-urgent relative to active legislative deadlines.
- deficit-focused fiscal conservatives While this resolution does not appropriate money, critics in this camp sometimes oppose broad congressional actions they view as ceremonial rather than substantive. They may question whether Congress should formally take up an expression of sentiment that does not change law or spending.
Key Implications
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““recognizes the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001””
This is Congress formally marking the anniversary in an official resolution. It does not create a new holiday or legal requirement, but it places the event in the congressional record and signals national remembrance.
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““honors the memory of the 2,977 innocent victims””
The resolution identifies the death toll and names the locations affected. For families and the public, this is an official acknowledgment of the scale of the loss and where the attacks occurred.
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““expresses its deepest gratitude to the firefighters, law enforcement officers, emergency medical personnel…””
This language recognizes responder communities by role, not by agency or benefit program. It is a public tribute, but it does not add compensation, benefits, or new legal protections.
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““for 25 years charitable organizations… have faithfully served survivors… by providing financial assistance, housing, medical care, counseling””
Congress is highlighting the long-term support network built around 9/11 survivors and families. The clause does not fund those groups, but it underscores that survivor needs have extended far beyond the day of the attacks.
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““encourages all Americans to observe the 25th anniversary… through remembrance, acts of service, moments of reflection””
This is an invitation to the public rather than a mandate. It suggests schools, communities, and households may mark the day with memorial events or volunteering, but no one is legally required to do so.
Official Source & Bill Facts
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- Bill
- HCONRES 111
- Congress
- 119th Congress
- Official title
- 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 defend freedom and never forget.
- Policy area
- Defense & Military
- Latest action
- Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Veterans' Affairs, 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. (June 30, 2026)
- Last updated
- July 1, 2026
Latest Status
June 30, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Veterans' Affairs, 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.
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