Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the terrorist attacks launched against the United States on September 11, 2001.

Bill: 110-hres-1420
Sponsor: Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5]
Introduced: 2008-09-09 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Government buildings, facilities, and property
International organizations and cooperation
Law enforcement officers
Military personnel and dependents
New York City
Pennsylvania
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Terrorism
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-09
text: 
Recognizes September 11 as a day of solemn commemoration.
 
Extends deepest condolences to friends, families, and loved ones of the innocent victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
 
Honors the heroic service, actions, and sacrifices of first responders, law enforcement personnel, state and local officials, volunteers and others who aided the victims and, in doing so, risked and often sacrificed their own lives.
 
Expresses gratitude to foreign leaders and citizens who have assisted and continue to assist the United States against terrorism.
 
Asserts that the war on terrorism is not a war on any nation, people, or faith.
 
Recognizes the heroic service, actions, and sacrifices of U.S. Armed Forces and civilian personnel in the defense against terrorists and their supporters.
 
Vows to continue to identify, intercept, and defeat terrorists.
 
Reaffirms that the American people will never forget the sacrifices made on and since September 11, 2001, and will defeat those who attacked the United States through our shared determination, spirit, and embrace of democratic values.

action_date: 2008-09-11
text: 

(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 condolences to friends, families, and loved ones of the innocent victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
 
Honors the heroic service, actions, and sacrifices of first responders, law enforcement personnel, state and local officials, volunteers and others who aided the victims and, in doing so, risked and often sacrificed their own lives.
 
Expresses gratitude to foreign leaders and citizens who have assisted and continue to assist the United States against terrorism.
 
Asserts that the war on terrorism is not a war on any nation, people, or faith.
 
Recognizes the heroic service, actions, and sacrifices of U.S. Armed Forces and civilian personnel in the defense against terrorists and their supporters.
 
Vows to continue to identify, intercept, and defeat terrorists.
 
Reaffirms that the American people will never forget the sacrifices made on and since September 11, 2001, and will defeat those who attacked the United States through our shared determination, spirit, and embrace of democratic values.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-09-11
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 0 (Roll no. 586). (text: CR H8025-8026)
action_date: 2008-09-11
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 0 (Roll no. 586).(text: CR H8025-8026)
action_date: 2008-09-11
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8044-8045)
action_date: 2008-09-11
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2008-09-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1420.
action_date: 2008-09-11
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8025-8038)
action_date: 2008-09-11
text: Mr. Hoyer moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-09-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Homeland Security, the Judiciary, 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.
action_date: 2008-09-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Homeland Security, the Judiciary, 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.
action_date: 2008-09-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Homeland Security, the Judiciary, 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.
action_date: 2008-09-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Homeland Security, the Judiciary, 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.
action_date: 2008-09-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Homeland Security, the Judiciary, 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.
action_date: 2008-09-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Homeland Security, the Judiciary, 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.
action_date: 2008-09-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Homeland Security, the Judiciary, 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.
action_date: 2008-09-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Homeland Security, the Judiciary, 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.
action_date: 2008-09-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-09
text: Introduced in House