# 119-hres-698: Recognizing the victims, survivors, and thousands of other Americans impacted by the September 11, 2001, attacks, and for other purposes.

119-hres-698, Recognizing the victims, survivors, and thousands of other Americans impacted by the September 11, 2001, attacks, and for other purposes., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2] (D-MS); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-698
- Congress: 119
- Title: Recognizing the victims, survivors, and thousands of other Americans impacted by the September 11, 2001, attacks, and for other purposes.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-09-10
- Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2] (D-MS)
- Cosponsors: 9
- Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Honoring the victims and survivors of the September 11, 2001 attacks** and urging continued strength in homeland security and respect for first responders. This resolution would formally recognize those lost and call on the government to remember lessons from 9/11 and to uphold the Department of Homeland Security's mission. - Families and survivors: Would recognize victims, survivors, and thousands affected, and notes that nearly 7,000 people later died from illnesses linked to Ground Zero exposure while tens of thousands suffer ongoing health impacts. - First responders and public servants: Would honor the valiant efforts of public servants and first responders, noting more than 400 first responder deaths connected to the attacks. - Communities and preparedness: Would oppose weakening the U.S. counterterrorism and preparedness posture and highlights that cities consistently identified as top targets faced about $134 million in cuts to terrorism-prevention funding. - Department of Homeland Security: Would urge upholding DHS’s role across counterterrorism, transportation security, cybersecurity, border security, emergency preparedness, and the protection of privacy and civil liberties.

## Cosponsors (9)

- Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46] (D-CA), 2025-09-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13] (D-MI), 2025-09-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10] (D-NJ), 2025-09-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Johnson, Julie [D-TX-32] (D-TX), 2025-09-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rescom. Hernández, Pablo Jose [D-PR-At Large] (D-PR), 2025-09-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] (D-TX), 2025-09-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2] (D-LA), 2025-09-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10] (D-NY), 2025-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kennedy, Timothy M. [D-NY-26] (D-NY), 2025-09-11T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- 119-hr-4206: CONNECT for Health Act of 2025
- 119-hr-15: Equality Act
- 119-hr-1589: American Dream and Promise Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hres-698 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/698)

## Related
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-51)
- [119-hr-4206: CONNECT for Health Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4206)
- [119-hr-15: Equality Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-15)
- [119-hr-1589: American Dream and Promise Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1589)
- [All bills in Congress](https://policyrisk.com/legislation)

Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-698 (as of 2026-04-21).