H.Res. 722: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the terrorist attacks launched against the United States on September 11, 2001.

111th Congress · introduced 2009-09-08 · Government Operations and Politics · Latest: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Where it came from: introduced 2009-09-08 · official record
Who proposed it: Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5] · what a sponsor is
What happened next: 1 recorded vote in our records. Latest: House roll call 693 (2009): On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, HRES722 (2009-09-09), Passed. See all
Where it stands now: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Not final yet: this can still change. We check for updates every day.
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Official title

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

Plain summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes September 11 as both a day to mourn and remember those taken from their loved ones and fellow citizens, and a day for the people of the United States to recommit to the nation and to each other. Extends once again deepest sympathies to friends, families, and loved ones of the innocent victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Honors the heroic service 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 and health. Expresses gratitude to foreign leaders and citizens who have assisted and continue to assist the United States against the international scourge of terrorism. Asserts that the fight against 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 to defend their country against terrorists. Vows to continue to identify, intercept, and defeat terrorists. Calls on all Americans to renew their devotion to the universal ideals that make the nation great: freedom, pluralism, equality, and the rule of law.

Congressional Research Service summary (Passed House without amendment), quoted unchanged (nonpartisan). Read the source.

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

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Passed House without amendment)

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Sponsor: Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5] · 1 cosponsors

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Sponsor's campaign money: Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5] reported raising $402,851 (2025–2026). Details. Shown for context only; it does not mean any donor supported this bill.

Recorded votes

House roll call 693 (2009): On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, HRES722 (2009-09-09): Passed

Words on this page, explained (3)

Resolution: A formal statement or decision by a legislative body. Simple resolutions often only express an opinion or set rules for one chamber; they do not become law.
Roll-call vote: A vote where each member's position is recorded by name, so the public can see how every member voted. "Yea" means yes, "Nay" means no, "Present" means the member was there but did not take a side.
Rulemaking: The process agencies use to write regulations that carry out laws passed by Congress or a legislature. Usually an agency publishes a proposed rule, takes public comments, then publishes a final rule.

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Sources

Congressional Research Service summary (Passed House without amendment)
Congress.gov
Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-111hres722.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/111/hres>

Record fed-us-cong111-hres722 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong111 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong111