S.Res. 859 explained  ·  119th Congress  ·  Pending in Congress

A resolution recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.

Create a free account or sign in to follow S.Res. 859 and get alerts. Policy area: Government Operations and Politics Create a free account or sign in to follow the Government Operations and Politics policy area and get alerts. ▲ 33 days since action Sponsor: Kirsten E. Gillibrand, NY-Senate, D → Congress.gov

Cosponsors: 10 (8 D, 2 R) · per Congress.gov, 2026-10-14

Introduced: 2026-09-16

Latest action (2026-09-16): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4762-4763; text: CR S4760-4761)

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The Congressional Research Service has not published a summary of S.Res. 859 yet. Its official title: “A resolution recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.”.

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