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Trump’s funding cuts put SUNY programs for 9/11 responders, women’s health at risk

The Trump administration’s efforts to curb research funding has put treatment for 9/11 first responders, studies of top causes of death in older women, and other life-saving programs on college campuses at risk, the State University of New York warned. More.

Federal, state legislation supports 9/11 responders

First responders and survivors from Sept. 11 may soon have better access to healthcare and compensation, thanks to new bipartisan legislation at the federal and state levels. More.

9/11 survivors travel to D.C. to push for full funding of WTC health program

Sept. 11 survivors and advocates flocked to Washington, D.C., to again push for fully funding the embattled World Trade Center Health Program — a pivotal lifeline the Trump administration has tried to gut amid its proposed federal budget cuts. More.

NY officials push 9/11 health care bill

U.S. Sen. Kristen Gillibrand (D-NY) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) along with U.S. Reps. Andrew Garbarino (R-NY-02) and Laura Gillen (D-NY-04) reallied in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday for the 9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act of 2025. More.

Trump reinstates fired staff working on food and device safety, 9/11 program

After several thousand probationary workers across the nation’s health department were fired in what some dubbed a “Valentine’s Day massacre,” the government has asked some to return to their jobs regulating the nation’s food supply, providing help for 9/11 responders and reviewing medical devices. More.

Group of bipartisan N.Y. lawmakers introduce legislation to address funding shortfall for 9/11 survivors

A bipartisan group of New York lawmakers came together on Tuesday, Feb. 26th to announce a new bill designed to address funding shortfalls in the World Trade Center Health Program. More.

Lawmakers Unite for Funding for 9/11 Victims, State-Sponsored Terrorism Claims

While political divisions remain high in Congress, both Democrats and Republicans came together Tuesday to push for increased funding for victims of 9/11 and other state-sponsored terrorist attacks. More.

Santabarbara introduces bill to guarantee healthcare for 9/11 first responders

There’s growing concerns about disruptions and delays in healthcare benefits for 9/11 first responders. To combat some of the moves from the Trump administration, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara has introduced the 9/11 First Responders Emergency Healthcare Access Act. More.