H.Res. 698 is a commemorative resolution that honors the victims and survivors of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, which killed nearly 3,000 people across four hijacked planes and two collapsed towers in New York and Washington, D.C. The resolution recognizes the long-term health impacts on survivors and first responders, noting that nearly 7,000 people have died from illnesses linked to exposure at Ground Zero. Beyond honoring those affected, the resolution expresses concern about recent cuts to counterterrorism funding in high-risk cities like New York City and Washington, D.C.—cities that have lost $134 million in terrorism-prevention grants—and warns that reductions in Department of Homeland Security personnel and resources could undermine the nation's security posture. The resolution calls on the federal government to maintain its commitment to counterterrorism and emergency preparedness, remembering the lessons from 9/11 to ensure such attacks do not happen again. This is a symbolic measure with no direct funding or implementation requirements, as resolutions typically serve to express Congress's collective positions rather than create law.