HR-8987 : Still Just a Bill

Fairness for 9/11 Families Act

This bill authorizes and provides funding for lump-sum catch-up payments from the United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund to 9/11 victims, 9/11 spouses, and 9/11 dependents.

The bill also rescinds specified unobligated funds that were provided to the Small Business Administration for the Paycheck Protection Program.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2022-11-15CalendarsRead the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 547.Senate
2022-11-14CalendarsRead the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.Senate
2022-10-11IntroReferralReceived in the Senate.Senate
2022-09-30FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2022-09-30VoteOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 400 - 31 (Roll no. 477). (text: CR H8351)House floor actions
2022-09-30FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8355-8356)House floor actions
2022-09-30FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 8987, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Biggs demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2022-09-30FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
2022-09-30FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 8987.House floor actions
2022-09-30FloorResolution provides for the consideration of the Senate amendment to H. R. 6833 and H.R. 8987, and an hour of debate for each measure. It also provides for a motion to recommit H.R. 6833.House floor actions
2022-09-30FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1404. (consideration: CR H8351-8354)House floor actions
2022-09-26IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, and Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2022-09-26IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, and Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2022-09-26IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, and Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2022-09-26IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Jerrold Nadler [D] (NY-10)
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Policy Area :

Crime and Law Enforcement
See Subjects
  • Crime victims
  • Government trust funds
  • Terrorism

Related Bills

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