Archive of Press Statements
Nurses Ask Washington to Save Cancer Treatment for the 9/11 Heroes They Care For
Zadroga 9/11 Health Act to Expire Unless Congress Takes Action
After Speaker Boehner’s visit to the National 9/11 Memorial and Museum to pay his respects to the victims of the attacks, the Speaker would have been wise to have also met with 9/11 responders, survivors, and their families.
Advocates Applaud Bipartisan Push to Renew Zadroga 9/11 Health Law
Advocates for sick and dying 9/11 first responders and survivors praised a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators and Representatives who introduced legislation today to renew the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act.
Today, September 11 Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) Special Master Sheila Birnbaum announced that the Fund has issued compensation awards in excess of $1 billion to ailing 9/11 responders and survivors. Ms. Birnbaum also released updated statistics on the Fund’s progress to date.
Statement on Amendment to Senate Budget by Senators Gillibrand and Ayotte
Citizens for the Extension of the James Zadroga Act applauds Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) for working together and taking the first step in the process of renewing and extending the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act
Citizens for the Extension of the James Zadroga Act
Four years ago, the 9/11 Health and Compensation Act was signed into law.
Today, the fight to renew it begins.