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.

Bill: 114-hres-842
Sponsor: Rep. McCarthy, Kevin [R-CA-23]
Introduced: 2016-09-06 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
First responders and emergency personnel
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
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: 2016-09-06
text: 
 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.
 

action_date: 2016-09-09
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 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.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-09-09
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H5229-5230)
action_date: 2016-09-09
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H5229-5230)
action_date: 2016-09-09
text: Mr. McCarthy asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2016-09-09
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H5229-5230)
action_date: 2016-09-09
text: Committee on Intelligence (Permanent) discharged.
action_date: 2016-09-09
text: Committee on Intelligence (Permanent) discharged.
action_date: 2016-09-09
text: Committee on Homeland Security discharged.
action_date: 2016-09-09
text: Committee on Homeland Security discharged.
action_date: 2016-09-09
text: Committee on the Judiciary discharged.
action_date: 2016-09-09
text: Committee on the Judiciary discharged.
action_date: 2016-09-09
text: Committee on Transportation discharged.
action_date: 2016-09-09
text: Committee on Transportation discharged.
action_date: 2016-09-09
text: Committee on Armed Services discharged.
action_date: 2016-09-09
text: Committee on Armed Services discharged.
action_date: 2016-09-09
text: Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
action_date: 2016-09-09
text: Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
action_date: 2016-09-09
text: Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
action_date: 2016-09-09
text: Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
action_date: 2016-09-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2016-09-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
action_date: 2016-09-06
text: 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.
action_date: 2016-09-06
text: 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.
action_date: 2016-09-06
text: 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.
action_date: 2016-09-06
text: 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.
action_date: 2016-09-06
text: 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.
action_date: 2016-09-06
text: 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.
action_date: 2016-09-06
text: 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.
action_date: 2016-09-06
text: 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.
action_date: 2016-09-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-06
text: Introduced in House