Expressing support for the designation of September 22 as "National Military and Veterans Suicide Awareness Day".

House Resolution

H.Res. 670

119th Congress

Expressing support for the designation of September 22 as "National Military and Veterans Suicide Awareness Day".

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 2, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Keith Alan Self

Representative

Republican

TX-3

Cosponsors

7

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Education

Summary

This bill expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that all 50 states should include the study of the events of the September 11th terrorist attacks in the curriculum of elementary and secondary schools. This would require schools across the country to teach students about the historical significance and impact of 9/11.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that all 50 states should include the study of the events of the September 11th terrorist attacks in the curriculum of elementary and secondary schools. This would require schools across the country to teach students about the historical significance and impact of 9/11.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that all 50 states should include the study of the events of the September 11th terrorist attacks in the curriculum of elementary and secondary schools.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill calls for the designation of September 22 as 'National Military and Veterans Suicide Awareness Day'.
The bill expresses the sense of the House that 9/11 should be included in school curricula nationwide.
If passed, this bill would mandate that all elementary and secondary schools in the United States incorporate lessons about the 9/11 attacks into their teaching.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would impact millions of students in public and private schools across the United States. If enacted, it would require schools to devote classroom time to educating students about the historical significance and lasting consequences of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. This could help ensure that future generations understand this pivotal moment in American history.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Education

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

670, 119th Congress (2025). "Expressing support for the designation of September 22 as "National Military and Veterans Suicide Awareness Day".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hres-670