No 9/11 Family Left Behind Act of 2026
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill, the No 9/11 Family Left Behind Act of 2026, amends the Justice for United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act to provide an additional lump-sum payment to certain eligible individuals who have not previously received compensation. Specifically, it establishes a process for notifying eligible claimants about their potential for an additional payment and outlines how to claim it. The additional payment is calculated as 5.8573 percent of any judgment they have received.
Key provisions
- Establishes a notification process for eligible claimants regarding additional payments.
- Authorizes an additional payment of 5.8573% of existing judgments.
- Sets a 90-day timeframe for making additional payments after determining eligibility.
- Defines ‘eligible claimant’ based on prior non-payment, meeting specific criteria, and having a qualifying claim.
- Specifies that eligible claimants include those determined under the Air Transportation Safety and System Stabilization Act or as a spouse/dependent.
- Requires the Special Master to notify claimants of their eligibility and claim process.
- Allocates funding for the additional payments from the Treasury.
- Clarifies that this payment is in addition to existing compensation.
Who is affected
- Victims of terrorism (specifically those related to 9/11)
- Families of victims of terrorism
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