Archive of VCF

Facing a grim New Year: Nearly 40 die from 9/11 illness in last four months

They survived the most horrific terror attack in our nation’s history — but may not make it through another year.

WTC Medical Director Says Those With PTSD Deserve VCF Benefits

One of the World Trade Center Health Program’s top doctors says that as Congress contemplates a reauthorization of the 9/11 Victim’s Compensation Fund, it must right a wrong baked into the original program…

Rep. Zeldin Urges Congress to Permanently Fund 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund

Act would permanently fund the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund and extend it’s authorization through 2090.

As 9/11 fund runs out, a breast cancer diagnosis shows the need to protect future victims

John Mormando leaves his Times Square office a bit early each day to head downtown.

NY Rep. Has Hope For 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund

Public health officials expect the number of people diagnosed with illnesses related to the World Trade Center attack to keep growing.

New Alarms About Delays by NYCERS In Ruling on 9/11-Linked Disabilities

Could Reduce Federal VCF Payouts

Momentum Grows for 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Reauthorization, Sponsors Announce 100 Bipartisan Co-Sponsors in House and Senate

Bill to Permanently Reauthorize and Fund 9/11 VCF Gains Strong Bipartisan Support Less Than Three Weeks After Being Introduced

9/11 Responders Don’t Plan On Letting Congress Stiff Them, This Time

If there’s one thing 9/11 responders have learned over the last decade and a half, it’s that Congress won’t do anything to soothe the illness and tragedy that is still unfolding…

Help the heroes: Every representative from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut must back the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund

When the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund — which aids the victims and heroes who suffered the toxic effects of the World Trade Center’s destruction — passed Congress in 2010…

Maloney to Speak at 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Workshop, Call for Congress to Take Quick Action to Fully Fund and Permanently Renew the VCF

Event hosted by Mount Sinai, 911 Health Watch and 9/11 WTC Health Program to help survivors and families navigate the VCF claims process