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HRES 692119th CongressIn Committee

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.

Introduced: Sep 10, 2025
Education
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H. Res. 692 is a non-binding House Resolution introduced in the 119th Congress. It expresses the sense of the House that all 50 states should include the events of the September 11th terrorist attacks in the curriculum of elementary and secondary schools. The measure emphasizes the importance of teaching 9/11 to ensure Americans remember the day, honor victims and first responders, and understand the lasting impact on national security and homeland defense. As a resolution, it does not create new law or authorize funding; it merely urges states to act and reflects congressional support for incorporating 9/11 into school curricula. The resolution cites the number of lives lost, the heroism of first responders, and the changes to national security posture that followed 9/11. It notes that, at present, only a minority of states require education on the events (14 states) and argues that educating the next generation is essential for remembrance, responsibility, and preparedness. The measure was introduced by a bipartisan group of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce.

Key Points

  • 1It is a House Resolution (non-binding) expressing a sense of Congress, not a law or authorization of funding.
  • 2The resolution urges all 50 states to include study of the September 11th attacks in K-12 curricula.
  • 3It highlights the toll of the attacks, the heroism of first responders, and the lasting impact on U.S. security and defense posture.
  • 4It notes that only 14 states currently require 9/11 education, framing the measure as a gap in nationwide curriculum coverage.
  • 5Sponsored by a bipartisan group of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce.

Impact Areas

Primary group/area affected: Students in elementary and secondary schools nationwide; teachers and curriculum developers.Secondary group/area affected: State education agencies, school districts, and policymakers who shape state standards and instructional materials.Additional impacts: Public history and memory construction; potential debates over curriculum content, sensitivity of topics, and resource needs for instruction and teacher training (though no new funding is provided by this resolution).
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