Archive of News (2023)

Gillibrand, Schumer Secure $1 Billion For 9/11 Health Program In Funding Package

The WTCHP would have had to start denying new enrollments and cutting services to sick responders and survivors starting October 2024 without Senator Gillibrand’s amendment.

Senate passes $1.7 trillion spending bill, including $1 billion for WTC Health Program

The 4,155-page bill contains $772.5 billion for non-defense programs, including $1 billion to cover looming WTC Health Program funding shortfalls and $3 billion for children and spouses of 9/11 victims.