United StatesAuthorizes lump-sum catch-up payments to certain 9/11 claimants
Adds federal payments to some 9/11 victims' families, changing government spending and providing additional financial relief to eligible claimants.
What it does
Establishes an additional lump-sum payment equal to 5.8573% of certain judgments.
Requires the Special Master to notify eligible claimants within 90 days about eligibility and how to make a claim.
Sets a 90-day deadline for making the additional payment after the Special Master receives information demonstrating eligibility.
Provides appropriations language: Treasury shall provide such sums as may be necessary to make these payments.
Defines eligible claimants by cross-referencing existing statutory and regulatory criteria, and excludes those who already received a specified prior payment.
Argument forProvides additional, fixed-percentage payments to eligible family members who may have missed prior compensation, delivering extra financial relief.
Argument againstCreates additional federal spending paid from Treasury funds, increasing fiscal costs without a specified dollar cap.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 18Introduced in HouseLatest
- Jun 18Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.Introduced
Government & EthicsTaxes & BudgetTransportation