Archive of VCF

Retired NYPD Detective Luis Alvarez dies after heroic battle with 9/11 related cancer

Retired NYPD Det. Luis Alvarez, who gave what remained of his life and even his badge to the cause of ailing 9/11 first responders, lost his fight against cancer linked to the 2001 terror attacks, his family announced Saturday.

Sen. Young co-sponsors bill to reauthorize 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund

Indiana US Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) will co-sponsor the Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act (S. 546).

NCPD’s 9/11 first responders urged to register for help

Nassau County Police Officer Kenneth Murray of Sayville spent weeks at Ground Zero after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, unwittingly inhaling the toxins that have taken the lives of colleagues.

Don’t make 9/11 victims beg for more help with health problems

Both the House of Representatives and the Senate should permanently authorize the compensation fund

Mitch McConnell finally pledges to put 9/11 victim benefits bill to a vote after meeting with first responders

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell finally caved to years of pressure and told a group of 9/11 heroes Tuesday that he will allow a vote on a bill that would permanently bankroll federal benefits…

9/11 first responders say McConnell committed to holding vote

9/11 first responders met Tuesday with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in Washington, who they say committed to holding a vote on fully funding the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund.

9/11 responders speak to reporters after meeting with Mitch McConnell

First responders hold press conference following meeting with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.

McConnell tells first responders that the Senate is working to renew 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund by August

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) told a group of first responders Tuesday that the chamber is working to pass a renewal of the September 11 Victim Compensation Fund by August…

Maloney, Nadler, King Statement on Leader McConnell’s Promise to Hold Vote on Bill to Fully Fund & Extend 9/11 Fund

This is, quite simply, the right thing to do.

Max Rose to hold town hall on 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund

Rep. Max Rose (D-Staten Island/South Brooklyn) will hold a town hall next week to update Staten Islanders about efforts to fully fund and permanently reauthorize the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund (VCF) and it will include representatives from the VCF…