Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HR698

Introduced
9/10/25  

Caption

Recognizing the victims, survivors, and thousands of other Americans impacted by the September 11, 2001, attacks, and for other purposes.

Impact

The passage of HR698 is intended to bolster state and national recognition of terrorism-related events, integrating memorial practices into state laws. This bill could lead to future initiatives that support commemorative events, ensuring that educational programs and public memorials receive attention and funding. State laws may see adjustments to incorporate these memorial aspects more widely across various platforms, including educational institutions and public celebrations, reinforcing the lessons learned from the tragic events of 9/11.

Summary

HR698 serves as a recognition of the victims and survivors of the September 11, 2001, attacks, along with acknowledging the profound impact these events had on countless Americans. The bill emphasizes the importance of remembering those who lost their lives that day and honors the resilience of the survivors and their families. It reflects national sentiments aimed at never forgetting the sacrifices made and the ongoing struggles of those affected. Furthermore, it encourages continued support for initiatives that uplift the memories of victims and foster healing for survivors.

Contention

While HR698 has garnered broad support due to its nature of remembrance, it does raise some points of contention regarding the political character of commemorations. Some critics argue that such resolutions can be overshadowed by partisan discussions surrounding national security and foreign policy responses to terror attacks. Additionally, while the intent is to honor, there are concerns about ensuring that the remembrance does not become a tool for political agendas, stressing the need for a non-partisan approach to understanding and memorizing 9/11.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US SB5589

A bill to establish a grant for the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, and for other purposes.

US HR1131

Celebrating Hindu Americans, and condemning attacks on Hindu places of worship, Hinduphobia, and anti-Hindu bigotry, and for other purposes.

US HR670

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all 50 States should include the events of the September 11th terrorist attacks in the curriculum of elementary and secondary schools so that people in the United States may never forget that fateful day.

US SR334

A resolution recognizing September 11, 2023, as a "National Day of Service and Remembrance".

US HR857

Honoring and remembering the victims of the crash of American Airlines Flight 587 in Rockaway Queens, New York, on November 12, 2001, and extending the sincerest condolences of the citizens of the United States to the families and friends of those individuals.

US HB649

To establish the National Commission on Domestic Terrorist Attacks on the United States by Antifa, and for other purposes.

US HB6479

To limit the availability of a plea deal for any person responsible for the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.

US HR862

Urging members of the European Union and North Atlantic Treaty Organization to refuse airport access to Iranian airlines sanctioned by the United States, to encourage these members to apply sanctions against such airlines, and for other purposes.

US HR698

Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 18 through September 24, 2023, as "Rail Safety Week" in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of reducing highway-rail grade crossing-related incidents, fatalities, and injuries.

US HB7113

Making emergency supplemental appropriations in line with the President's request in response to the ongoing attack on Ukraine's sovereignty by Russia and in response to the attacks in Israel for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.

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