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Public Law117th CongressPublic Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 2278Became Law

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

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary 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.

What just happenedOct 13, 2021

Became Public Law No: 117-48.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11](D-VA)Sponsor
17 cosponsors14 D3 R
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  1. Oct 13, 2021President

    Became Public Law No: 117-48.

  2. Oct 13, 2021BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 117-48.

  3. Oct 13, 2021President

    Signed by President.

  4. Oct 13, 2021BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Oct 5, 2021Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Oct 5, 2021President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Oct 2, 2021Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Oct 1, 2021Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6875)

  9. Oct 1, 2021Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6875)

  10. Jul 30, 2021IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  11. Jul 29, 2021FloorH38800

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  12. Jul 29, 2021FloorH36610

    On motion to table the motion to reconsider Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 239 - 181 (Roll no. 252).

  13. Jul 29, 2021FloorH36600

    Ms. DeLauro moved to table the motion to reconsider.

  14. Jul 29, 2021FloorH8D000

    Mr. Stanton moved to reconsider the vote.

  15. Jul 29, 2021FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Objection heard.

  16. Jul 29, 2021FloorH37300

    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)

  17. Jul 29, 2021Floor8000

    Passed/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)

  18. Jul 29, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4270-4271)

  19. Jul 26, 2021FloorH37220

    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.

  20. Jul 26, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2278.

  21. Jul 26, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3857-3858)

  22. Jul 26, 2021FloorH30300

    Mrs. Dingell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  23. Jul 22, 2021CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 74.

  24. Jul 22, 2021CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-101.

    Natural Resources Committee
  25. Jul 22, 2021Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-101.

    Natural Resources Committee
  26. Jul 14, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

    Natural Resources Committee
  27. Jul 14, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  28. Jul 14, 2021Committee

    Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  29. May 27, 2021Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  30. May 24, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  31. Mar 29, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  32. Mar 29, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  33. Mar 29, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawOct 13, 202149

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.

Passed SenateOct 1, 202155

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.

Passed HouseJul 29, 202153

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.

Reported to HouseJul 22, 20217

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.

Introduced in HouseMar 29, 2021

This bill authorizes the National Park Service to designate a tour route, to be known as the September 11th National Memorial Trail Route, to link the National September 11 Memorial and Museum in New York, New York, the Pentagon Memorial in Arlington, Virginia, and the Flight 93 National Memorial in Somerset County, Pennsylvania.

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