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FEMA Reimbursement for 9/11 Public Employee Retirement Costs.

This bill requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to reimburse public employee retirement systems for costs related to accidental disability and death benefits. This covers personnel involved in the rescue, recovery, or cleanup operations following the September 11, 2001, World Trade Center attacks. The goal is to stabilize the finances of these retirement systems, ensuring continued support for affected public servants and their families.
Key points
FEMA is mandated to repay retirement funds for disability and death benefits paid to public employees injured or killed during 9/11 recovery efforts.
Over $3.4 billion is authorized to fund this reimbursement, securing the financial health of the retirement systems supporting affected first responders.
The funds are restricted for use only by the retirement systems, directly benefiting the stability of pensions and benefits for eligible members.
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Print number: 118_HR_9539
Sponsor: Rep. Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2]
Process start date: 2024-09-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to reimburse public employee retirement systems for accidental disability retirements and accidental deaths resulting from the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_9539.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-09-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • FEMA is mandated to repay retirement funds for disability and death benefits paid to public employees injured or killed during 9/11 recovery efforts.
  • Over $3.4 billion is authorized to fund this reimbursement, securing the financial health of the retirement systems supporting affected first responders.
  • The funds are restricted for use only by the retirement systems, directly benefiting the stability of pensions and benefits for eligible members.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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