[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1525 Introduced in House (IH)]
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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 1525
Recognizing September 11, 2026, as a ``National Day of Service and
Remembrance'' and the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of
September 11, 2001.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
September 10, 2026
Ms. Matsui (for herself, Mr. Bacon, Mr. Carbajal, Mr. Carson, Mr.
Landsman, and Ms. Norton) submitted the following resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
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RESOLUTION
Recognizing September 11, 2026, as a ``National Day of Service and
Remembrance'' and the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of
September 11, 2001.
Whereas, on September 11, 2001, the United States endured violent terrorist
attacks and events (referred to in this preamble as the ``attacks'') in
New York, NY, Washington, DC, and Shanksville, PA, leading to the tragic
deaths and injuries of thousands of innocent United States citizens and
people from more than 90 different countries and territories;
Whereas September 11, 2026, marks the 25th anniversary of the attacks;
Whereas, in response to the attacks, firefighters, uniformed officers, emergency
medical technicians, physicians, nurses, military personnel, and other
first responders immediately rose to service in a heroic attempt to save
the lives of individuals in danger;
Whereas, in the immediate aftermath of the attacks, thousands of recovery
workers, including tradespeople, ironworkers, equipment operators, and
many others, joined uniformed officers and military personnel in
searching for and recovering victims lost in the attacks;
Whereas, in the days, weeks, and months following the attacks, thousands of
individuals in the United States spontaneously volunteered to support
rescue and recovery efforts, braving both physical and emotional
hardship;
Whereas many first responders, rescue and recovery workers, volunteers, and
survivors of the attacks continue to suffer from serious medical
illnesses and emotional distress related to the physical and mental
trauma of the attacks;
Whereas hundreds of thousands of brave individuals have answered the call to
duty as members of the Armed Forces, with many having given their lives
or suffered injuries--
(1) to defend the security of the United States; and
(2) to prevent further terrorist attacks;
Whereas the people of the United States witnessed and endured the tragedy of
September 11, 2001, and in the immediate aftermath of the attacks, came
together in a remarkable and inspiring spirit of unity, service, and
compassion;
Whereas, 25 years after the attacks, the United States remains committed to
honoring the individuals who lost their lives, supporting survivors and
responders, and preserving the stories of courage, sacrifice, and
service that emerged from that day;
Whereas, in the years immediately following the attacks, there was a marked
increase in volunteerism and national service among the people of the
United States, which continues to this day;
Whereas, in 2009, with the support of members of the communities affected by the
attacks, Congress passed, and President Barack Obama signed, the
bipartisan Serve America Act (Public Law 111-13; 123 Stat. 1460),
which--
(1) established Federal recognition of September 11 as a ``National Day
of Service and Remembrance'' (commonly referred to as ``9/11 Day'') as a
way to annually and forever encourage all people of the United States to
remember and pay tribute on the anniversary of the attacks through acts of
service, including volunteerism, and to keep the promise to ``Never
Forget''; and
(2) charged the Corporation for National and Community Service
(commonly known as ``AmeriCorps''), the Federal agency for community
service and volunteerism, with leading the annual day of service; and
Whereas, since the establishment of September 11 as a ``National Day of Service
and Remembrance'', millions of individuals in the United States have
observed that date by coming together across differences and engaging in
a wide range of service activities and private forms of prayer and
remembrance: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) recognizes the 25th anniversary of the terrorist
attacks of September 11, 2001;
(2) recognizes, commends, and honors the selfless
dedication to others displayed through the heroic actions of
first responders and other individuals in New York, NY,
Washington, DC, and Shanksville, PA;
(3) calls on the Members of the Senate and the House of
Representatives, and all people of the United States, to
observe September 11, 2026, as a ``National Day of Service and
Remembrance'', with appropriate and personal expressions of
service and reflection, which may include performing good
deeds, displaying the United States flag, participating in
memorial and remembrance services, and engaging in volunteer
service or other charitable activities--
(A) in memory of the individuals who lost their
lives in the attacks;
(B) in honor of the individuals who were injured or
continue to suffer from illnesses resulting from the
attacks; and
(C) in tribute to the individuals who rose to
service--
(i) to come to the aid of those in need;
and
(ii) in defense of the United States; and
(4) urges all people of the United States to honor the 25th
anniversary of the attacks by carrying forward throughout the
year the same spirit of unity, service, and compassion
exhibited across the United States following the terrorist
attacks of September 11, 2001.
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