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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Scott Perry (R-PA) and Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) have introduced a bipartisan resolution commemorating the more than 3,000 innocent men, women, children, and first responders in New York City, Washington, DC and Shanksville, Pennsylvania who perished during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The resolution also honors our Service Members and military Families who've served and sacrificed in the aftermath of September 11, 2001. Reps. Joe Heck (R-NV), Ryan Zinke (R-MT), Ted Lieu (D-CA), and Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) are original cosponsors.

Representatives Perry and Gabbard serve as co-chairs of the Congressional Post-9/11 Veterans Caucus, focused on empowering the most recent generation of Veterans to continue their commitment to service and their mission of a stronger and more prosperous America.  The Caucus strives to improve Veterans’ transition to civilian life, reduce the Veterans Affairs disability claims backlog, promote education, entrepreneurship and employment opportunities, as well as ensure responsive, expedient and effective services. 

“After more than a decade of war, not only do we honor the souls lost 15 years ago, we honor the nearly 7,000 patriots who've paid the ultimate price in defending America since the 9/11 attacks and preserving our freedom.  Let us not forget also the brave men and women who currently serve in harm’s way to defeat the threats of our time and keep our country safe,” said Rep. Scott Perry, a Post 9/11 veteran.

“15 years after our nation experienced one of the most horrific attacks in our history, we must remember the cost of war and those who have sacrificed so much in service to our country.  As we stand together to defend our nation against those who wish to do us harm, we must strengthen our commitment to those who continue to serve our nation at home and abroad, honor our veterans, and focus on the common values and principles that bind us together as we do the people's work,” said Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, a twice-deployed combat veteran of the Iraq War.    

“The world witnessed the best and worst of humanity that day. I prefer to remember the best. While America suffered a great loss and was pushed to her limits on September 11th, we came out stronger as a nation. We proved we are a nation whose spirit could not be broken, only made tougher, in the wake of tragedy. The unity we felt in the aftermath is a unity I’d like to see again as we tackle some of the biggest issues facing our great nation,” said Rep. Ryan Zinke, a retired U.S. Navy SEAL Commander.

“The 9/11 attacks are forever carved into our memories,” said Rep. Joe Heck, a Brigadier General in the U.S. Army Reserves. “And as a veteran, I believe it is our duty to always remember those who lost their lives in the attacks and those members of our Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice fighting for our country in the aftermath. In some ways, our country was changed after September 11th. But one thing that has never changed is the commitment and dedication of the men and women willing to serve our nation, whether wearing the uniform of the Armed Forces or first responder, and  I am pleased to join with my fellow Post 9/11 Veterans Caucus members in introducing this resolution and urge its swift passage.”