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CER 26-0183

September 11th Emergency and First Responders Remembrance and Recognition Resolution of 2026

26th Council Period (2025-2026) Introduced by Matt Frumin

DC Council designates this resolution as a formal remembrance and recognition of DC Fire and EMS and all first responders for their service after 9/11, with no funding or policy ch

Approved with Resolution Number ACR26-0178
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Bill Summary · CER 26-0183

Summary: CER 26-0183 — September 11th Emergency and First Responders Remembrance and Recognition Resolution of 2026

Purpose and Intent

  • This is a ceremonial resolution by the Council of the District of Columbia to honor and remember the District’s Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department (DC Fire and EMS) for their dedication and protection of residents and visitors, and to recognize the broader national service of first responders in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks.
  • The resolution marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks and pays tribute to victims, including twelve DC residents, and to first responders who risked their lives that day and in subsequent years.

Key Provisions and Provisions at a Glance

  • Formal recognition of:
    • The memory of nearly 3,000 people who died on September 11, 2001, including twelve District of Columbia victims.
    • The nationwide and local relief efforts by first responders, highlighting the contribution of DC Fire and EMS, Arlington County Fire Department, and other local agencies in the Pentagon rescue and recovery efforts.
  • Acknowledgement of long-term impacts on first responders:
    • Notes that thousands of first responders have faced long-term physical and emotional effects and increased occupational cancer risks due to exposure to debris and chemicals from the attacks.
  • Expressions of gratitude and respect:
    • Emphasizes the District’s first responders’ courage, selflessness, and continued commitment to public safety.
  • Official designation:
    • The resolution designates itself as the “September 11th Emergency and First Responders Remembrance and Recognition Resolution of 2026.”
  • Immediate effect:
    • The resolution is to take effect immediately upon passage.

Who/What Is Affected

  • The primary audience and beneficiaries are:
    • The District of Columbia’s Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department (DC Fire and EMS)
    • First responders who served in DC and across the nation on and after September 11, 2001
    • The public, by formally acknowledging and memorializing the sacrifices of first responders and victims
  • The resolution has ceremonial and symbolic impact rather than creating new laws or spending programs.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Status and action:
    • Introduced: June 25, 2026, by Councilmember Matt Frumin
    • Retained by the Council: June 30, 2026
  • Effective date:
    • Takes effect immediately upon passage (no delay or phased implementation)
  • Sponsorship:
    • Primary sponsor: Councilmember Matt Frumin
    • Co-sponsor: (listed as his co-sponsor)

Practical Impact

  • No funding, regulatory changes, or enforcement provisions are included.
  • The bill serves as an official, formal acknowledgment and commemoration by the DC Council.
  • It provides a framework for remembrance and recognition that may be used in future ceremonies, proclamations, or similar ceremonial documents.

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