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September 11 Day of Remembrance Act

12/15/2023, 4:07 PM

Summary of Bill S 1472

Bill 118 s 1472, 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 various activities to be held on this day, including moments of silence, flag ceremonies, and other appropriate events to remember and honor those who lost their lives on that tragic day. It also encourages schools, businesses, and other organizations to observe this day in a meaningful way.

Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of educating future generations about the events of September 11th and the impact it had on the United States and the world. It calls for educational programs and resources to be made available to help ensure that the memory of September 11th is preserved and passed down to future generations. Overall, the September 11 Day of Remembrance Act seeks to ensure that the sacrifices made on September 11th are never forgotten and that the spirit of unity and resilience that emerged in the aftermath of the attacks continues to inspire and unite Americans.

Congressional Summary of S 1472

September 11 Day of Remembrance Act

This bill designates September 11 Day of Remembrance as a legal public holiday.

Current Status of Bill S 1472

Bill S 1472 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 4, 2023. Bill S 1472 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 4, 2023.  Bill S 1472's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of May 4, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1472

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1472

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1472

September 11 Day of Remembrance Act
September 11 Day of Remembrance Act
A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to designate September 11 Day of Remembrance as a legal public holiday.

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