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HRES 855 114th Congress House Armed Forces and National Security

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives to remember and honor the members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans, and military families who served in the aftermath of September 11, 2001.

Introduced: September 9, 2016 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Oct 19, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Sep 9, 2016
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, and Foreign Affairs, 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.
Sep 9, 2016
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Recognizes September 11 as a day of remembrance and extends sympathies to persons affected by the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

Honors the service and sacrifice of the men and women who served in the U.S. Armed Forces in the aftermath of such attacks.

Honors the sacrifices made by military families and the support they provide to members of the Armed Forces. Expresses sorrow for those members who gave their lives in service to the United States and extends sympathies to their families.

Extends gratitude to the armed forces of all nations who have served and fought alongside the U.S. Armed Forces since September 11, 2001.

Reaffirms the duty to understand and honor our post-9/11 veterans and faithfully serve the needs of all veterans.

What's happening now October 19, 2016

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 1 Republican 3