# 119-sres-859: 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.

119-sres-859, 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., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] (D-NY); status passed_senate (as of 2026-10-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-859
- Congress: 119
- 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.
- Status: passed_senate
- Introduced: 2026-09-16
- Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] (D-NY)
- Cosponsors: 10
- Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-01

## Summary

**Honoring the victims and first responders of the September 11, 2001 attacks.** The resolution marks the 25th anniversary, honors the 2,977 victims and the courage of responders including 343 firefighters, 72 law enforcement officers, 8 emergency medical technicians or paramedics, and 55 service members at the Pentagon. It remembers United Airlines Flight 93 passenger heroism, notes the toxic-dust health and environmental harms across Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn, records that Congress extended the World Trade Center Health Program and the Victim Compensation Fund to 2090 and strengthened WTC funding in 2026, and calls for ceremonies and continued support for survivors, responders, veterans, and Gold Star families.

## Cosponsors (10)

- Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR] (R-AR), 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] (D-NY), 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ] (D-NJ), 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] (D-CT), 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT), 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA), 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Fetterman, John [D-PA] (D-PA), 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA] (D-VA), 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ), 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] (R-IA), 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

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- 119-sres-897: A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona.
- 119-sres-801: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham, a Senator from the State of South Carolina.
- 119-sres-755: A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable Donald W. Riegle, Jr., former Senator for the State of Michigan.

## Sources
- [119-sres-859 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/859)

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- [119-s-5526: Agricultural Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5526)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-859 (as of 2026-10-01).