HR-1327 : Became Public Law


Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act

This bill funds through FY2090 the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund of 2001.

Additionally, the bill modifies the Victim Compensation Fund (VCF):

  • to allow claims to be filed until October 2089,
  • to require VCF policies and procedures to be reassessed at least once every five years (currently, at least once annually),
  • to require claimants to be paid for the amount by which a claim was reduced on the basis of insufficient funding,
  • to remove the cap on noneconomic damages in certain circumstances, and
  • to adjust the annual limit on economic loss compensation for inflation.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-07-29PresidentBecame Public Law No: 116-34.House floor actions
2019-07-29PresidentSigned by President.House floor actions
2019-07-24FloorPresented to President.House floor actions
2019-07-23FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2019-07-23VotePassed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 97 - 2. Record Vote Number: 224.Senate
2019-07-23FloorMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4986, S4994-4998)Senate
2019-07-17CalendarsRead the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 153.Senate
2019-07-16CalendarsRead the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.Senate
2019-07-15IntroReferralReceived in the Senate.Senate
2019-07-12FloorThe title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2019-07-12FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2019-07-12VoteOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 12 (Roll no. 474). (text: CR H5743-5744)House floor actions
2019-07-12FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5764-5765)House floor actions
2019-07-12FloorAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.House floor actions
2019-07-12FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1327.House floor actions
2019-07-12FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5743-5750)House floor actions
2019-07-12FloorMr. Nadler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2019-07-12CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 114.House floor actions
2019-07-12CommitteeReported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-152.House floor actions
2019-06-12CommitteeOrdered to be Reported by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2019-06-12CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2019-03-25CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.House committee actions
2019-02-25IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.House floor actions
2019-02-25IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Carolyn B. Maloney [D] (NY-12)
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Policy Area :

Law
Related Subjects
  • Administrative remedies
  • Appropriations
  • Cancer
  • Cardiovascular and respiratory health
  • Crime victims
  • Disability assistance
  • Employee benefits and pensions
  • First responders and emergency personnel
  • Government buildings, facilities, and property
  • Government trust funds
  • Health care costs and insurance
  • Inflation and prices
  • Terrorism
  • Worker safety and health
Related Geographic Entities
  • New York City
  • Pennsylvania
  • Virginia
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