Bills · S 739
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 739Licensing and registrationsFirst responders and emergency personnel
9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act of 2025
INTRO FEB 26· LAST ACTION FEB 26
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it directly addresses the ongoing health needs of those who responded to and survived the 9/11 attacks, many of whom continue to suffer from chronic physical and mental health issues. By expanding who can certify mental health conditions, the bill aims to reduce barriers to care, which is crucial as this population ages and their needs evolve.
The funding adjustments are critical for the long-term viability of the WTC Health Program. Without adequate and reliably increasing funding, the program could struggle to provide necessary medical monitoring and treatment. If this bill becomes law, it helps ensure that the promise made to 9/11 heroes and survivors for their medical care is kept for decades into the future, reflecting a national commitment. If it doesn't pass, the program could face increasing financial strain, potentially limiting services or delaying care for those who desperately need it.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Allows licensed mental health providers, not just physicians, to conduct initial health evaluations and certify mental health conditions for the WTC Health Program.
This expands access to mental health care for 9/11 responders and survivors, potentially reducing wait times and making it easier to receive necessary treatment.
PROVISION 02
Establishes a new formula for annual funding for the WTC Health Program from fiscal years 2026 through 2090, including a 7% annual increase and adjustments based on enrollment numbers.
This aims to ensure the program has sufficient, stable, and growing funding to cover rising healthcare costs and meet the ongoing needs of its enrollees for decades.
PROVISION 03
Clarifies that deceased individuals should not be included in the official count of enrollees for the WTC Health Program.
This improves the accuracy of program enrollment data, providing a clearer picture of the active population being served.
PROVISION 04
Extends the time period for the WTC Health Program to review and potentially add new health conditions to its covered list from 90 days to 180 days.
This allows the program more time to thoroughly evaluate new scientific evidence and make informed decisions about expanding covered conditions.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 12
D· New York
YRS IN OFFICE
19
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 26
Introduced in Senate
FEB 26
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 739
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 26, 2025
Last actionFeb 26, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, AND PENSIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 26, 2025
Senate BillS 739Licensing and registrationsFirst responders and emergency personnel
9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act of 2025
INTRODUCED FEB 26, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 26, 2025
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READING
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COSPONSORS
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