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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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What it doesSummary public law (Jul 29, 2019)

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

(Sec. 2) This bill funds through FY2092 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 2090,
  • 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 periodically adjust the annual limit on economic loss compensation for inflation.

(Sec. 3) It provides statutory authority for the Attorney General to appoint a special master and up to two deputy special masters to administer the VCF.

(Sec. 4) The bill exempts the budgetary effects of this bill from the Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) rules established by the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 and the FY2018 congressional budget resolution.

What just happenedJul 29, 2019

Became Public Law No: 116-34.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12](D-NY)Sponsor
332 cosponsors236 D96 R
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  1. Jul 29, 2019President

    Became Public Law No: 116-34.

  2. Jul 29, 2019BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 116-34.

  3. Jul 29, 2019President

    Signed by President.

  4. Jul 29, 2019BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jul 24, 2019Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Jul 24, 2019President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Jul 23, 2019Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Jul 23, 2019Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 97 - 2. Record Vote Number: 224.

  9. Jul 23, 2019Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 97 - 2. Record Vote Number: 224.

  10. Jul 23, 2019Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4986, S4994-4998)

  11. Jul 17, 2019Calendars

    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 153.

  12. Jul 16, 2019Calendars

    Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

  13. Jul 15, 2019IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  14. Jul 12, 2019FloorH38800

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  15. Jul 12, 2019FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  16. Jul 12, 2019FloorH37300

    On 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)

  17. Jul 12, 2019Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On 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)

  18. Jul 12, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5764-5765)

  19. Jul 12, 2019FloorH37220

    At 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.

  20. Jul 12, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1327.

  21. Jul 12, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5743-5750)

  22. Jul 12, 2019FloorH30300

    Mr. Nadler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  23. Jul 12, 2019CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 114.

  24. Jul 12, 2019CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-152.

    Judiciary Committee
  25. Jul 12, 2019Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-152.

    Judiciary Committee
  26. Jun 12, 2019Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Judiciary Committee
  27. Jun 12, 2019Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Judiciary Committee
  28. Mar 25, 2019Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

    Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee
  29. Mar 7, 2019IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2572-2573)

  30. Feb 25, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  31. Feb 25, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  32. Feb 25, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawJul 29, 201949

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

(Sec. 2) This bill funds through FY2092 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 2090,
  • 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 periodically adjust the annual limit on economic loss compensation for inflation.

(Sec. 3) It provides statutory authority for the Attorney General to appoint a special master and up to two deputy special masters to administer the VCF.

(Sec. 4) The bill exempts the budgetary effects of this bill from the Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) rules established by the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 and the FY2018 congressional budget resolution.

Passed SenateJul 23, 201955

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

(Sec. 2) This bill funds through FY2092 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 2090,
  • 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 periodically adjust the annual limit on economic loss compensation for inflation.

(Sec. 3) It provides statutory authority for the Attorney General to appoint a special master and up to two deputy special masters to administer the VCF.

(Sec. 4) The bill exempts the budgetary effects of this bill from the Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) rules established by the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 and the FY2018 congressional budget resolution.

Passed HouseJul 12, 201953

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

(Sec. 2) This bill funds through FY2092 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 2090,
  • 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 periodically adjust the annual limit on economic loss compensation for inflation.

(Sec. 3) It provides statutory authority for the Attorney General to appoint a special master and up to two deputy special masters to administer the VCF.

(Sec. 4) The bill exempts the budgetary effects of this bill from the Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) rules established by the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 and the FY2018 congressional budget resolution.

Introduced in HouseFeb 25, 2019

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.
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