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was last renewed in 2015 by con-
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gress, but it will expire in 2020 if not Senator Kirsten Gillibrand.
passed again.
With more support these laws can get
Lawmakers and advocates are pushing the funding they need and support
for the bill to be not only renewed, but those who may deal with illness in the
for a permanent reauthorization of the upcoming years.
September 11th Victim Compensation
As of 2019, the fund has paid nearly
Fund Act.
$11 billion in claims, but there are still
The permanent reauthorization will en- Americans who require support from
sure that responders who may become their elected officials.
sick in the future won’t be left behind.
Spreading information and voicing
Strong supporters of the bill include
support will ensure that these heroes
(9/11 victims advocate and former host of ‘The Daily Show’ Jon Stewart urges Congress to renew the Septem-
ber 11th Victim Compensation Fund before money runs out. Courtesy of Fox News. Posted on Sep 7, 2018.).
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