Bills · HR 6261
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6261Crime and Law Enforcement
Fairness for 9/11 Families Technical Fix Act
INTRO NOV 21· LAST ACTION NOV 21
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly addresses a perceived unfairness in how compensation was distributed to a specific group of 9/11 victims. For the affected families, it means finally receiving money that they believe they are rightfully owed and that might have been withheld due to previous technicalities or interpretations of existing law. This could provide long-awaited financial relief and a sense of justice for those who suffered profound losses.
If this bill becomes law, the Havlish creditors will receive their withheld funds and be assured of future payments, providing certainty and resolution. If it doesn't pass, these funds might remain inaccessible to them, leading to continued legal battles and distress for these families, perpetuating a situation many consider inequitable. It highlights ongoing efforts to ensure all victims of the 9/11 attacks receive due compensation.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Creates an exception within the Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act specifically for Havlish Settling Judgment Creditors, preventing certain general rules from applying to their payments.
This provision ensures that a specific group of 9/11 victims are not subject to payment restrictions that might have previously delayed or prevented their compensation.
PROVISION 02
Mandates the release and payment of all funds previously allocated to Havlish Settling Judgment Creditors but withheld from distribution.
This directly addresses and resolves the issue of withheld payments for these specific 9/11 victims, providing them with immediate financial relief.
PROVISION 03
Guarantees that Havlish Settling Judgment Creditors will be eligible for all future rounds of payments from the fund, treated the same as other claimants.
This ensures long-term fairness and consistent access to compensation for this group, preventing future payment discrepancies.
PROVISION 04
Defines "Havlish Settling Judgment Creditor" as a plaintiff with an eligible 9/11 claim who is identified in a specific court order from 2014.
This clarifies precisely which individuals and families are covered by the new rules, avoiding ambiguity.
PROVISION 05
Sets the effective date for these changes retroactively to December 29, 2022.
This ensures that the new payment rules apply to funds and decisions made in the recent past, rectifying any past withholdings promptly.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 9
R· Pennsylvania
YRS IN OFFICE
9
BILLS LED
86
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 44%
DEM 7 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSNOV 21
Introduced in House
NOV 21
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6261
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedNov 21, 2025
Last actionNov 21, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED NOV 21, 2025
House BillHR 6261Crime and Law Enforcement
Fairness for 9/11 Families Technical Fix Act
INTRODUCED NOV 21, 2025· LAST ACTION NOV 21, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
9
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