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Version 49 · Public Law · Oct 13, 2021
This bill designates a trail route, to be known as the September 11th National Memorial Trail Route, to link the National 9/11 Memorial and Museum in New York, New York, the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial in Arlington, Virginia, and the Flight 93 National Memorial in Somerset County, Pennsylvania.
The September 11th National Memorial Trail Route shall
provide for a tribute to the family members and loved ones who were victims of the attack and the heroes of September 11th, including the first responders in the days, weeks, and months after the attack;
be a trail of remembrance to honor the fallen in a tangible way that keeps their memories alive and reaffirms the exceptionalism of our country; and
be a celebration of our nation's resilience and perseverance since September 11, 2001.
The September 11th National Memorial Trail Route shall be administered by the National Park Service but not be considered to be a unit of the National Park System or a part of the National Trail System.
People & committees
Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11] · D–VA
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Became Public Law No: 117-48.
Became Public Law No: 117-48.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6875)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6875)
Received in the Senate, read twice.
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
On motion to table the motion to reconsider Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 239 - 181 (Roll no. 252).
House roll call 252 · Individual votesMs. DeLauro moved to table the motion to reconsider.
Mr. Stanton moved to reconsider the vote.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Objection heard.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 251). (text: 07/26/2021 CR H3857)
House roll call 251 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 251).(text: 07/26/2021 CR H3857)
House roll call 251 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4270-4271)
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2278.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3857-3858)
Mrs. Dingell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 74.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-101.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-101.
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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