Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all 50 States should include the events of the September 11th terrorist attacks in the curriculum of elementary and secondary schools so that people in the United States may never forget that fateful day. | ChamberLight
Bills · HRES 692
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 692Education
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all 50 States should include the events of the September 11th terrorist attacks in the curriculum of elementary and secondary schools so that people in the United States may never forget that fateful day.
INTRO SEP 10· LAST ACTION SEP 10
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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Voters should care about this bill because it reflects a sentiment in Congress regarding the importance of historical education and national memory. While it doesn't create a federal mandate, it puts the House's official support behind the idea that all students should learn about the 9/11 attacks.
If this resolution is passed, it doesn't immediately change anything for schools. However, it could encourage state and local education departments to review their curricula and potentially add or strengthen their teaching on 9/11. If it doesn't pass, it means Congress has not formally expressed this sentiment, but it wouldn't prevent individual states from teaching about the events. Ultimately, it's about whether the federal legislative branch formally communicates its view on what's important for young Americans to learn about their nation's past.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Expresses the sense of the House that all 50 states should include the events of September 11th in elementary and secondary school curricula.
This provision is the core of the resolution, formally stating the House's belief on a significant educational topic.
PROVISION 02
Highlights that only 14 states currently require education on the events of September 11, 2001.
This contextualizes the resolution by showing the current gap in nationwide 9/11 education.
PROVISION 03
Emphasizes the importance of educating the next generation to remember the victims and prepare future leaders with insights from the attacks.
This explains the reasoning behind the resolution, connecting historical education to national security and remembrance.
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 10, 2025
House Res.HRES 692Education
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all 50 States should include the events of the September 11th terrorist attacks in the curriculum of elementary and secondary schools so that people in the United States may never forget that fateful day.
Voters should care about this bill because it reflects a sentiment in Congress regarding the importance of historical education and national memory. While it doesn't create a federal mandate, it puts the House's official support behind the idea that all students should learn about the 9/11 attacks.
If this resolution is passed, it doesn't immediately change anything for schools. However, it could encourage state and local education departments to review their curricula and potentially add or strengthen their teaching on 9/11. If it doesn't pass, it means Congress has not formally expressed this sentiment, but it wouldn't prevent individual states from teaching about the events. Ultimately, it's about whether the federal legislative branch formally communicates its view on what's important for young Americans to learn about their nation's past.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Expresses the sense of the House that all 50 states should include the events of September 11th in elementary and secondary school curricula.
This provision is the core of the resolution, formally stating the House's belief on a significant educational topic.
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Highlights that only 14 states currently require education on the events of September 11, 2001.
This contextualizes the resolution by showing the current gap in nationwide 9/11 education.
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Emphasizes the importance of educating the next generation to remember the victims and prepare future leaders with insights from the attacks.
This explains the reasoning behind the resolution, connecting historical education to national security and remembrance.
GLOSSARY
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Resolution
A formal expression of opinion or purpose by a legislative body, but unlike a bill, it does not become law and does not require the President's signature.
Sense of the House
A statement reflecting the collective opinion or belief of the House of Representatives on a particular issue, without creating any legally binding requirements.
Curriculum
The subjects comprising a course of study in a school or college, or a plan for what students will learn.
Elementary and secondary schools
Refers to primary schools (kindergarten through usually 5th or 6th grade) and secondary schools (middle school and high school).
Whereas
A word used in formal documents, like resolutions, to introduce a statement of fact or background information that serves as a premise for the resolution's main point.
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTS
SEP 10, 25
Submitted in House
INTROREFERRAL
SEP 10, 25
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.