HR 8987
117th Congress
House
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime victims
Government trust funds
Terrorism
Fairness for 9/11 Families Act
Introduced: September 26, 2022
Introduced by:
Nadler, Jerrold
Democratic
· New York
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Everywhere this bill has been
14 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 15, 2022
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 547.
Nov 14, 2022
Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Oct 11, 2022
Received in the Senate.
Sep 30, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 30, 2022
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 400 - 31 (Roll no. 477). (text: CR H8351)
Sep 30, 2022
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 400 - 31 (Roll no. 477).
Sep 30, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8355-8356)
Sep 30, 2022
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 8987, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Biggs demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 30, 2022
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Sep 30, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 8987.
Sep 30, 2022
Resolution provides for the consideration of the Senate amendment to H. R. 6833 and H.R. 8987, and an hour of debate for each measure. It also provides for a motion to recommit H.R. 6833.
Sep 30, 2022
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1404. (consideration: CR H8351-8354)
Sep 26, 2022
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, and Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sep 26, 2022
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2022 | House · vote #477 | On Passage | Passed | 400–31 | See who voted → |
Plain-English 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.
What's happening now
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 547.
Committees of jurisdiction
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