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House passes measure to fully fund 9/11 WTC health program through 2040
A measure that would ensure the 9/11 World Trade Center Health Program remains fully funded was approved by the U.S. House on Thursday, setting it up for a final vote in the U.S. Senate next week.
9/11 first responders healthcare secured through 2040 by NY lawmakers
Months after President Donald Trump axed legislation to fully fund the World Trade Center Health Program, New York Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and Congressperson Nicole Malliotakis among other elected officials secured money for 9/11 first responders through 2040.
Garbarino and NY Congressional Delegation Lead Effort to Secure Lifetime Funding for World Trade Center Health Program
Advocates for 9/11 responders and survivors emphasized the significance of the funding correction and the bipartisan effort behind its passage.
Gillibrand, Schumer Announce Full Funding For World Trade Center Health Program In FY2026 Appropriations To Support 9/11 Heroes With Health Issues
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Charles E. Schumer announced they have secured inclusion of legislation to fully fund the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) as part of this year’s federal appropriations process.
Federal cuts are impacting programs under the Zadroga Act, 9/11 advocates group says
Advocates say federal staffing cuts and a hiring freeze are making it more difficult for first responders and survivors to get much needed care.
Congress’ budget plan fills gaps in 9/11 survivor health program funding
Following years of advocates’ calls for Congress to shore up funding to support a health program for 9/11 survivors, this year’s budget will include a new funding formula — resolving a deficit in federal dollars that would have cut services starting next year.
Bipartisan support boosts 9/11 health program funding prospects
The Homeland Security spending plan, one of four major budget bills making their way through Congress before a Jan. 30 deadline, would include an incremental bump in funding for the health program through 2040 to address any yearly funding shortfalls.
Republicans Secure Key Health Care Wins Through Regular-Order Appropriations Process
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 supports President Trump’s goal to reduce health care costs for Americans, including reforms to PBMs, which will increase affordability and access by lowering drug costs for Americans at the pharmacy counter.
Federal cuts are impacting programs under the Zadroga Act, 9/11 advocates group says
Advocates say federal staffing cuts and a hiring freeze are making it more difficult for first responders and survivors to get much-needed care.
Heroes for the WTC heroes: Congress finally fully funds the 9/11 health program
Almost 25 years after the destruction of the World Trade Center by Al Qaeda terrorists and the devastating medical problems the resulting toxic plume inflicted on tens of thousands of people, Congress has finally decided to fully fund the health care for the heroes and victims of 9/11.