Bill · H.Res. 1525· House(119-HRES-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.
- Introduced
- 9/10/2026
- Last activity
- 9/10/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Doris Matsui
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
H. Res. 1525 recognizes the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. It honors the first responders and individuals who showed selfless dedication in New York, DC, and Pennsylvania. The resolution calls on members of Congress and the American people to observe September 11, 2026, as a "National Day of Service and Remembrance." It encourages people to participate in service, reflection, and charitable activities. Finally, it urges citizens to maintain a spirit of unity and compassion throughout the year.
Yes
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
Honors military personnel who defended the US and prevented further attacks.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Honoring First Responders and Victims: The resolution recognizes and honors the heroic actions of first responders and individuals in New York, NY, Washington, DC, and Shanksville, PA. This provides official recognition of their selfless dedication (Resolved section 2).
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Encouraging Community Service: By calling on people to observe the day through "good deeds" and "volunteer service or other charitable activities," it promotes community support and helpfulness (Resolved section 3).
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Promoting National Unity: The resolution urges people to carry forward a "spirit of unity, service, and compassion" throughout the entire year, which could foster a more supportive society (Resolved section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for individuals or groups are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+5
- 9/10/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
Don BaconRepublican · Nebraska
André CarsonDemocrat · Indiana
Salud CarbajalDemocrat · California
Greg LandsmanDemocrat · Ohio
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia