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Congressional Hearing on Reauthorizing the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund

Original title: THE NEED TO REAUTHORIZE THE SEPTEMBER 11TH VICTIM COMPENSATION FUND

January 1, 2021

9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Congressional Hearings Veterans and First Responders Health Policy

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing served as a formal legislative step toward extending the federal compensation program that provides financial support to 9/11 responders and survivors suffering from health conditions related to the attacks.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

9/11 Responders and Survivors

These individuals are the primary recipients of the Victim Compensation Fund and are directly impacted by the fund's authorization status and funding levels.

U.S. Congress

Members of the House Judiciary Committee are responsible for drafting and voting on legislation to reauthorize the fund.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2021.

What's next

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Summary

This document is a transcript record of a June 11, 2019, House Judiciary Subcommittee hearing regarding the need to reauthorize the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. The hearing featured testimony from members of Congress, medical experts, 9/11 survivors, and advocates regarding the ongoing health and financial needs of those affected by the 2001 attacks.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on June 11, 2019, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
The purpose of the hearing was to discuss the reauthorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund.
Witnesses included members of Congress, the Special Master of the Fund, medical professionals, 9/11 survivors, and first responders.
The hearing record includes oral and prepared testimony from nine distinct witnesses.
The Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties held the hearing under the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the primary goal of this hearing?

The hearing was held to gather testimony and evidence regarding the necessity of reauthorizing the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund.

Who testified at the hearing?

Witnesses included Representatives Carolyn B. Maloney and Peter T. King, Rupa Bhattacharyya, medical expert Dr. Jacqueline Moline, and several 9/11 survivors and responders, including Jon Stewart.

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Discoveries

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Legislative Momentum

The hearing served as a critical public platform to build consensus for the reauthorization of the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund.

September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Jon Stewart

Connected Entities

personJon Stewart“Advocate for 9/11 responders and survivors”Map →

personCarolyn B. Maloney“Member of Congress and witness”Map →

personSteve Cohen“Chairman of the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Libert”Map →

personLuis Alvarez“Retired NYPD Detective and 9/11 responder”Map →

personRupa Bhattacharyya“Special Master of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund”Map →

personPeter T. King“Member of Congress and witness”Map →

organizationSeptember 11th Victim Compensation Fund“Federal fund providing compensation to individuals harmed by the 9/11 attacks”Map →

Sources

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