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Payments for 9/11 Victims: Releasing Withheld Compensation Funds.

This bill adjusts the rules governing compensation payments for a specific group of victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The changes ensure that funds previously allocated to these victims but held back are immediately released and paid out. Furthermore, these individuals maintain their full eligibility for future compensation payments from the terrorism victims fund.
Key points
Immediate release and payment of previously withheld compensation funds to a specific group of 9/11 victims (Havlish Settling Judgment Creditors).
Guarantees that this group remains eligible to participate in all future rounds of compensation payments alongside other beneficiaries.
The changes are effective retroactively, starting from December 29, 2022, speeding up the payment process.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_5413
Sponsor: Sen. Fetterman, John [D-PA]
Process start date: 2024-12-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to amend the Justice for United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act to provide rules for payments to Havlish Settling Judgment Creditors.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_5413.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-12-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Immediate release and payment of previously withheld compensation funds to a specific group of 9/11 victims (Havlish Settling Judgment Creditors).
  • Guarantees that this group remains eligible to participate in all future rounds of compensation payments alongside other beneficiaries.
  • The changes are effective retroactively, starting from December 29, 2022, speeding up the payment process.
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 Sen. Fetterman, John [D-PA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

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

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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