9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act of 2025

3/20/2025, 3:23 AM

Summary of Bill S 739

Bill 119 s 739, also known as the World Trade Center Health Program Improvement Act, aims to make changes to title XXXIII of the Public Health Service Act in order to provide more flexibility and funding for the World Trade Center Health Program. This program was established to provide medical monitoring and treatment for individuals who were affected by the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.

The bill seeks to improve the program by allowing for greater flexibility in how funds are allocated and used. This includes allowing funds to be used for outreach and education efforts to ensure that individuals who may be eligible for the program are aware of its benefits. Additionally, the bill aims to increase funding for the program to ensure that it can continue to provide necessary services to those who were impacted by the attacks.

Overall, the World Trade Center Health Program Improvement Act is designed to enhance the effectiveness of the World Trade Center Health Program and ensure that it can continue to support individuals who were affected by the events of September 11th.

Current Status of Bill S 739

Bill S 739 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 26, 2025. Bill S 739 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 26, 2025.  Bill S 739's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of February 26, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 739

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
2
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 739

Primary Policy Focus


Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 739

A bill to amend title XXXIII of the Public Health Service Act with respect to flexibility and funding for the World Trade Center Health Program.A bill to amend title XXXIII of the Public Health Service Act with respect to flexibility and funding for the World Trade Center Health Program.
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