H.CON.RES.225: Expressing the sense of the Congress that, as a symbol of solidarity following the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001, every United States citizen is encouraged to display the flag of the United States.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about international affairs
  • Introduced Sept. 13, 2001
  • Latest Major Action Sept. 14, 2001

Bill Cosponsors

146 (54 Democrats, 93 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) in response to the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001, U.S. citizens should join together to defend and honor the Nation and its symbols of strength; and (2) for 30 days after this resolution is agreed to, each citizen and every community in the Nation is encouraged to display the flag to remember those individuals who have been lost and to show the solidarity, resolve,...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Committee on Judiciary discharged.
Consideration initiated by previous order of the House.
Considered by previous order of the House.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 225.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sept. 13, 2001

Introduced in the House by J. Dennis Hastert (R-Ill.)

Close Comment Creative Commons Donate Email Facebook Mobile Phone Podcast Print Google News logo Google_NewsInitiative_Lockup_FullColor RSS Search Search Twitter WhatsApp Resolving differences Check Building Arrow right Info circle Oops OOPS Pencil File text Bars Search Close Cogs Filter Compare Revolving Door Info card Activity Member menu Globe Document External link Quote News Calendar No Vote
Current site Current page