U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced new legislation to permanently fund the World Trade Center Health Program, which provides care to 9/11 first responders and survivors. Schumer, together with Senators Gillibrand, Menendez, and Booker, seeks to pass the “Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act” to provide security for those affected by the 9/11 attacks. This legislation comes after the program’s funding was nearly exhausted in 2019, which led to the passage of a temporary measure to continue the program.
For more in-depth information about this crucial piece of legislation and how the U.S. Senate is working to protect the brave first responders and survivors of 9/11, follow the link below. Don’t miss out on this important update about our nation’s ongoing commitment to ‘Never Forget.’
