September 11 Day of Remembrance Act
12/31/2022, 8:59 AMSummary of Bill HR 5303
Bill 117 HR 5303, also known as the September 11 Day of Remembrance Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to designate September 11th as a national day of remembrance in honor of the victims and heroes of the terrorist attacks that took place on September 11, 2001.The bill calls for the President to issue a proclamation each year to recognize September 11th as a day of remembrance. It also encourages the American people to observe a moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time, the time when the first plane struck the World Trade Center, and to participate in community service activities to honor the memory of those who lost their lives on that tragic day.
The September 11 Day of Remembrance Act aims to ensure that the events of September 11, 2001 are never forgotten and that the sacrifices made by first responders, civilians, and military personnel are always remembered. This bill has bipartisan support and is seen as a way to pay tribute to the victims of the 9/11 attacks and to unite the country in remembrance and reflection.
Congressional Summary of HR 5303
September 11 Day of Remembrance Act
This bill designates September 11 Day of Remembrance as a legal public holiday.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5303
Bill HR 5303 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 20, 2021. Bill HR 5303 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on September 20, 2021. Bill HR 5303's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. as of September 20, 2021Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5303
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5303
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5303
To amend title 5, United States Code, to designate September 11 Day of Remembrance as a legal public holiday.September 11 Day of Remembrance ActSeptember 11 Day of Remembrance ActComments
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