Senate Simple Resolution 597
115th Congress(2017-2018)
A resolution urging the release of information regarding the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks upon the United States.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jul 30, 2018
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
597
Congress
115
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Resolves that documents related to the events of September 11, 2001, should be declassified to the greatest extent possible so as to provide answers to survivors, the families of the victims, and the people of the United States.
July 30, 2018
07/30/2018
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5457-5458)
07/30/2018
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
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