Archive of VCF

Officials demand permanent funding for 9/11 victims compensation to stem ‘escalating crisis’

Without permanent funding, more than 90,000 9/11 first responders and survivors across the country will be left without financial assistance, according to officials.

Push for VCF Extension Moves Slowly Forward

Even as relations between the Democratic-controlled House of Representatives and President Trump continue to deteriorate, advocates for re-authorizing the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund report that they are making bipartisan progress…

Holdout Texas Republican Rep. Dan Crenshaw — who once snubbed 9/11 survivor — signs on to Victim Compensation Fund renewal

The Texas Congressman who sparred with 9/11 responders over his lack of support for a bill to help survivors and victims of the 2001 attacks is signing on to the legislation.

Rep. Max Rose secures support for 9/11 victims’ fund, guarantees House vote

A bill ensuring that all victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks — including first responders with 9/11-related illness — receive compensation in the form of federal funds is one step closer to becoming law.

Holdout Texas Republican Rep. Dan Crenshaw — who once snubbed 9/11 survivor — signs on to Victim Compensation Fund renewal

The Texas Congressman who sparred with 9/11 responders over his lack of support for a bill to help survivors and victims of the 2001 attacks is signing on to the legislation.

Advocates In Washington To Push For New Funding For 9/11 Fund

With the seven billion dollar 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund running dry, advocates are back in Washington Wednesday trying to convince Congress to pony up more money.

Let’s Remember 9/11 Responders Who Suffer – And Fix 9/11 Compensation Fund Now

The time for waiting is done.

9/11 fund shrivels up as first responder cancer cases continue to grow

New Yorkers who survived 9/11 are experiencing a massive surge in aggressive brain cancers as dollars for the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund continue to dry up…

Never Forget the Heroes Act a must for 9/11 responders

Sometimes people want what they don’t need.

Standing for the heroes: Congress appears to be stepping up for those sickened by the toxic air after 9/11

When September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Special Master Rupa Bhattacharyya saw the ever-growing numbers of people felled by illnesses caused by exposure…