The September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks left an indelible mark on American history, claiming nearly 3,000 lives and affecting countless others. More.
Why Some 9/11 Survivors Are Still Fighting for Fair Compensation
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.
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.
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.
Congressman Lawler Reintroduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Support 9/11 First Responders, Victims, and Their Families
Today, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17), Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), and Dan Goldman (NY-10), along with Senators John Cornyn (TX) and Richard Blumenthal (CT), reintroduced the bipartisan, bicameral American Victims of Terrorism Compensation Act, which provides funding for the United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund, or USVSST Fund. More.