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H.R. 1327: Never Forget the Heroes: James Zadroga, Ray Pfeifer, and Luis Alvarez Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act

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To extend authorization for the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund of 2001 through fiscal year 2090, and for other purposes.

Sponsor and status

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Carolyn Maloney

Sponsor. Representative for New York's 12th congressional district. Democrat.

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Last Updated: Jul 24, 2019
Length: 3 pages
Introduced
Feb 25, 2019
116th Congress (2019–2021)
Status

Enacted — Signed by the President on Jul 29, 2019

This bill was enacted after being signed by the President on July 29, 2019.

Law
Pub.L. 116-34
Source
Congress.gov

Position statements

What legislators are saying

“Maloney, Schumer, Nadler, and NYC Advocates Celebrate House Passage of the Never Forget the Heroes Act and Call on Senate to Pass Bill Quickly”
    — Rep. Carolyn Maloney [D-NY12] (Sponsor) on Jul 15, 2019

“Tonko Honors 9/11 Anniversary, Announces $109K Award to Amsterdam Fire Department”
    — Rep. Paul Tonko [D-NY20] (Co-sponsor) on Sep 11, 2019

“Rubio Applauds Senate Vote to Make Permanent the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund”
    — Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL] on Jul 23, 2019

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What stakeholders are saying

R Street Institute SpendingTracker.org estimates H.R. 1327 will add $10.2 billion in new spending through 2029.

Incorporated legislation

This bill incorporates provisions from:

S. 546: Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act

Introduced on Feb 25, 2019. 67% incorporated. (compare text)

History

Feb 25, 2019
 
Introduced

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Jun 12, 2019
 
Ordered Reported

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Jul 12, 2019
 
Passed House (Senate next)

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Jul 12, 2019
 
Reported by House Committee on the Judiciary

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Jul 23, 2019
 
Passed Senate

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Jul 29, 2019
 
Enacted — Signed by the President

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H.R. 1327 is a bill in the United States Congress.

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