H.R. 2278 · 117th Congress

To designate the September 11th National Memorial Trail Route, and for other purposes.

Introduced on Mar 29, 2021 by Gerald E. Connolly (D-VA-11). 17 cosponsors, 3 of them from another party. Became Public Law 117-48.

Stage
Became law
Public Law 117-48
Introduced
Mar 29, 2021
Cosponsors
17
3 from the other party
Policy area
Public Lands and Natural Resources
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Progress

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  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Sent to the President
  6. Became law

Subjects

  • Crime victims
  • Delaware
  • District of Columbia
  • Maryland
  • Monuments and memorials
  • Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
  • New Jersey
  • New York City
  • Parks, recreation areas, trails
  • Pennsylvania
  • Terrorism
  • Virginia

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Public Law, Oct 13, 2021). Public domain.

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.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Gerald E. ConnollyD-VA-11Sponsor

Democrats · 14

Republicans · 3

Roll calls

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  1. On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
    Jul 29, 2021· House· Passage· Passed 423–0
  2. Table Motion to Reconsider
    Jul 29, 2021· House· Procedural· Passed 239–181

History

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  1. Mar 29, 2021Introduced in House
  2. Mar 29, 2021Introduced in House
  3. Mar 29, 2021 · HouseReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  4. May 24, 2021 · HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
  5. May 27, 2021 · HouseSubcommittee Hearings Held.
  6. Jul 14, 2021 · HouseSubcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.
  7. Jul 14, 2021 · HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  8. Jul 14, 2021 · HouseOrdered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
  9. Jul 22, 2021Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-101.
  10. Jul 22, 2021 · HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-101.
  11. Jul 22, 2021 · HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 74.
  12. Jul 26, 2021 · HouseMrs. Dingell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  13. Jul 26, 2021 · HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3857-3858)
  14. Jul 26, 2021 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2278.
  15. Jul 26, 2021 · HouseAt 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.
  16. Jul 29, 2021 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4270-4271)
  17. Jul 29, 2021Passed/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
  18. Jul 29, 2021 · HouseOn 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
  19. Jul 29, 2021 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Objection heard.
  20. Jul 29, 2021 · HouseMr. Stanton moved to reconsider the vote.
  21. Jul 29, 2021 · HouseMs. DeLauro moved to table the motion to reconsider.
  22. Jul 29, 2021 · HouseOn motion to table the motion to reconsider Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 239 - 181 (Roll no. 252).House · Roll call 252
  23. Jul 29, 2021 · HouseThe title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
  24. Jul 30, 2021 · SenateReceived in the Senate, read twice.
  25. Oct 1, 2021Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6875)
  26. Oct 1, 2021 · SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6875)
  27. Oct 2, 2021 · SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
  28. Oct 5, 2021Presented to President.
  29. Oct 5, 2021 · HousePresented to President.
  30. Oct 13, 2021Signed by President.
  31. Oct 13, 2021Signed by President.
  32. Oct 13, 2021Became Public Law No: 117-48.
  33. Oct 13, 2021Became Public Law No: 117-48.

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