Bills · HR 1410
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1410Licensing and registrationsFirst responders and emergency personnel
9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act of 2025
INTRO FEB 18· LAST ACTION FEB 18
READING
9MIN
COSPONSORS
133
READER REACTIONS0 TOTAL
NO VOTES YET · BE THE FIRST
- Introduced only
LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly addresses the ongoing health needs of 9/11 responders and survivors, many of whom suffer from chronic physical and mental health issues related to the attacks. By expanding the types of professionals who can certify mental health conditions, it aims to reduce wait times and improve access to crucial mental health care, which is a significant barrier for many. The current relevance is high, as these individuals continue to age and their health conditions evolve.
The changes to the funding formula are critical for the long-term sustainability of the World Trade Center Health Program. Without a stable and growing funding mechanism, the program could face shortfalls, potentially jeopardizing the care for thousands of individuals for decades to come. This bill helps ensure that the program can adapt to rising healthcare costs and the changing needs of its participants through 2090. If this bill doesn't become law, the program might struggle with funding, mental health care access could remain limited to physicians, and enrollment numbers would continue to include deceased individuals, potentially impacting resource allocation.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Allows the World Trade Center Health Program Administrator to permit licensed mental health providers (beyond just physicians) to conduct initial evaluations and certify mental health conditions.
This aims to increase access to mental health care for 9/11 responders and survivors by expanding the pool of qualified providers.
PROVISION 02
Updates the funding formula for the World Trade Center Health Program for fiscal years 2026 through 2090, including annual increases based on inflation and enrollment changes.
Ensures the long-term financial stability and sustainability of the program, allowing it to continue providing care for decades.
PROVISION 03
Removes deceased individuals from the count of enrollees and certified-eligible survivors in the World Trade Center Health Program.
Provides a more accurate representation of the program's active participant numbers, aiding in better resource allocation.
PROVISION 04
Extends the timeframe for the World Trade Center Health Program Administrator to add new health conditions to the covered list from 90 days to 180 days.
Gives the administrator more time to thoroughly review and decide on new conditions, potentially leading to more comprehensive coverage.
PROVISION 05
Centralizes the responsibility for credentialing healthcare providers within the nationwide network under the WTC Program Administrator.
Streamlines the process for approving health care providers for the program.
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 18
Introduced in House
FEB 18
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1410
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 18, 2025
Last actionFeb 18, 2025
READER REACTIONS
OVERALL SENTIMENT
No reactions yet. Be the first to weigh in.
Discussion
Loading comments...
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 18, 2025
House BillHR 1410Licensing and registrationsFirst responders and emergency personnel
9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act of 2025
INTRODUCED FEB 18, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 18, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
9 min
COSPONSORS
133
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
