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H. Res. 842 114th Congress House

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.

Introduced: September 6, 2016 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 16 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Sep 9, 2016
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 9, 2016
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H5229-5230)
Sep 9, 2016
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H5229-5230)
Sep 9, 2016
Mr. McCarthy asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
Sep 9, 2016
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H5229-5230)
Sep 9, 2016
Committee on Intelligence (Permanent) discharged.
Sep 9, 2016
Committee on Homeland Security discharged.
Sep 9, 2016
Committee on the Judiciary discharged.
Sep 9, 2016
Committee on Transportation discharged.
Sep 9, 2016
Committee on Armed Services discharged.
Sep 9, 2016
Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
Sep 9, 2016
Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
Sep 7, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Sep 7, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Sep 6, 2016
Introduced in House
Sep 6, 2016
Referred 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.
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 Latest action September 9, 2016

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(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.

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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 842: 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.. 114th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HRES-842/
MLA
"H. Res. 842: 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.." 114th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HRES-842/.
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H. Res. 842, 114th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HRES-842/.
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[H. Res. 842: 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.](https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HRES-842/)
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