No 9/11 Family Left Behind Act of 2026

This bill changes the federal law that runs the U.S. Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund. It would require the fund's Special Master to make an additional lump sum catch up payment to certain claimants equal to 5.8573 percent of their qualifying court judgment. Eligible claimants are people who have not received an earlier catch up payment, who meet the fund's existing criteria, and who were found eligible under the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund or as a spouse or dependent under related federal rules. The Special Master would have to notify eligible claimants within 90 days and pay them within 90 days of receiving proof of eligibility. The bill provides whatever funding is needed from the Treasury to make these payments.

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Sponsors

• Daniel S. Goldman Democrat sponsor
• 14 cosponsors