H.R. 8987Fairness for 9/11 Families Act

1 recorded action237 of these members are on the 2026 ballotWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Jerrold Nadler [D-NY-10]
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Committees: Judiciary Committee, Budget Committee · and 1 more
Latest action: Nov 15, 2022 · Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 547.

IntroducedSep 26, 2022
Passed the HouseSep 30, 2022
Passed the SenateNot yet reached
Sent to the PresidentNot yet reached
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What the measure doesCRS summary

Fairness for 9/11 Families Act

This bill authorizes and provides funding for lump-sum catch-up payments from the United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund to 9/11 victims, 9/11 spouses, and 9/11 dependents.

The bill also rescinds specified unobligated funds that were provided to the Small Business Administration for the Paycheck Protection Program.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 8987 as passed House on Sep 30, 2022. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 477

House Sep 30, 2022

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Fairness for 9/11 Families Act

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400 Yea 31 Nay 2 not voting

Crossed both parties 31 of 431 voting members broke with their own party: 1 Democrat, 30 Republicans.

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DemocratsRepublicansFilled: YeaRing: NayGrey: not voting or present

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All members433 members

Democratic221 members

Republican212 members

marks half of the votes cast. A party’s majority is the side most of its voting members took.

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H.R. 8987Fairness for 9/11 Families Act

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 477

On Passage

How the chamber split

H.R. 8987Fairness for 9/11 Families Act

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 477

On Passage

How the chamber split

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