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H.R. 847 (111th)

James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010

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Introduced

4 February 2009

Last action

2 January 2011 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 111-347.

Sponsors

Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2], Rep. McMahon, Michael E. [D-NY-13], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Arcuri, Michael A. [D-NY-24], Rep. Bishop, Timothy H. [D-NY-1], Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26], Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Hall, John J. [D-NY-19], Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26], Rep. Himes, James A. [D-CT-4], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3], Rep. Lee, Christopher J. [R-NY-26], Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17], Rep. Maffei, Daniel B. [D-NY-25], Rep. Massa, Eric J. J. [D-NY-29], Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. McHugh, John M. [R-NY-23], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15], Rep. Sutton, Betty [D-OH-13], Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Weiner, Anthony D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1], Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11], Rep. Lance, Leonard [R-NJ-7], Rep. Klein, Ron [D-FL-22], Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10], Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-14], Rep. Dent, Charles W. [R-PA-15], Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]

Subjects

Healthcare, Education

Source updated

21 January 2026

Healthcare · Education

Summary

James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2009 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to establish within the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health the World Trade Center Health Program (WTC program) to provide: (1) medical monitoring and treatment benefits to eligible emergency responders and recovery and cleanup workers who responded to the World Trade Center terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001; and (2) initial health evaluation, monitoring, and treatment benefits to residents and other building occupants and area workers who were directly impacted and adversely affected by such attacks. Requires the WTC program administrator to: (1) implement a quality assurance program; (2) establish the WTC Health Program Scientific/Technical Advisory Committee; (3) establish the WTC Responders Steering Committee and the WTC Community Program Steering Committee; (4) provide for education and outreach on services under the WTC program; (5) provide for the uniform collection of data related to WTC-related health conditions; (6) conduct research on physical and mental health conditions that may be related to the September 11 terrorist attacks; and (7) extend and expand arrangements with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to provide for the World Trade Center Health Registry. Authorizes the administrator to make grants to the Department to address mental health needs relating to the terrorist attacks. Amends the Air Transportation Safety and System Stabilization Act to: (1) make individuals eligible for compensation under the September 11 Victim Compensation Fund of 2001 for harm as a result of debris removal; and (2) extend the deadline for making a claim for compensation.

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Timeline

  1. 4 February 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to House Energy and Commerce

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 4 February 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 4 February 2009

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E201)

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 4 February 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 4 February 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  6. 9 February 2009

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

  7. 16 March 2009

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

    Source: Committee

  8. 27 March 2009

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

    Source: Committee

  9. 31 March 2009

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  10. 22 April 2009

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  11. 29 July 2009

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law Discharged.

    Source: Committee

  12. 29 July 2009

    Vote

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 9.

    Source: Committee

  13. 29 July 2009

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  14. 16 March 2010

    Vote

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 8 .

    Source: Committee

  15. 16 March 2010

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  16. 25 May 2010

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  17. 25 May 2010

    Vote

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 12.

    Source: Committee

  18. 22 July 2010

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 321.

    Source: Calendars

  19. 22 July 2010

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 111-560, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  20. 22 July 2010

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 111-560, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  21. 29 July 2010

    Vote

    Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 255 - 159 (Roll no. 491).(text: CR H6382-6394)

    Source: Floor

  22. 29 July 2010

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 847.

    Source: Floor

  23. 29 July 2010

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6382-6400)

    Source: Floor

  24. 29 July 2010

    Floor

    Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  25. 29 July 2010

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 255 - 159 (Roll no. 491). (text: CR H6382-6394)

    Source: Floor

  26. 29 September 2010

    Calendars

    Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

    Source: Calendars

  27. 29 September 2010

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  28. 29 September 2010

    Vote

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 268 - 160 (Roll no. 550). (text: CR H7230-7242)

    Source: Floor

  29. 29 September 2010

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 268 - 160 (Roll no. 550).(text: CR H7230-7242)

    Source: Floor

  30. 29 September 2010

    Vote

    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 185 - 244 (Roll no. 549).

    Source: Floor

  31. 29 September 2010

    Floor

    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H7256)

    Source: Floor

  32. 29 September 2010

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 847 and H.R. 2378. With respect to H.R. 847, the rule grants a closed rule providing one hour of debate in the House, with 30 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary, and 10 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means.

    Source: Floor

  33. 29 September 2010

    Floor

    Mr. Lee (NY) moved to recommit with instructions to Energy and Commerce. (consideration: CR H7252-7256; text: CR H7252-7255)

    Source: Floor

  34. 29 September 2010

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H7252)

    Source: Floor

  35. 29 September 2010

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1674. (consideration: CR H7230-7257)

    Source: Floor

  36. 29 September 2010

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1674 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 847 and H.R. 2378. With respect to H.R. 847, the rule grants a closed rule providing one hour of debate in the House, with 30 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary, and 10 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means.

    Source: Floor

  37. 15 November 2010

    Calendars

    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 641.

    Source: Calendars

  38. 6 December 2010

    Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S8552)

    Source: Floor

  39. 9 December 2010

    Vote

    Cloture on the motion to proceed to the bill not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 57 - 42. Record Vote Number: 269. (consideration: CR S8668-8669; text: CR S8669)

    Source: Floor

  40. 22 December 2010

    Action

    Cleared for White House.

  41. 22 December 2010

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  42. 22 December 2010

    Vote

    On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 206 - 60 (Roll no. 664). (text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H8947-8958)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  43. 22 December 2010

    Vote

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 206 - 60 (Roll no. 664).(text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H8947-8958)

    Source: NotUsed

  44. 22 December 2010

    ResolvingDifferences

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous special order. (consideration: CR H8965)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  45. 22 December 2010

    Floor

    ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Arcuri asked unanimous consent that it be in order at any time to take from the Speaker's table the bill H.R. 847, with the Senate amendment thereto, and to consider in the House, without intervention of any point of order except those arising under clause 10 or rule 21, a motion offered by the chair of the Committee on Energy and Commerce or his designee that the House concur in the Senate amendment; that the Senate amendment be considered as read; that the motion be debatable for 30 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce and; that the previous question be considered as ordered on the motion to final adoption with intervening motion. Agree to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  46. 22 December 2010

    ResolvingDifferences

    Pursuant to a previous special order the House moved to agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H8947-8966)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  47. 22 December 2010

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S10980-10982)

    Source: Floor

  48. 22 December 2010

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  49. 23 December 2010

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  50. 23 December 2010

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  51. 2 January 2011

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 111-347.

    Source: President

  52. 2 January 2011

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  53. 2 January 2011

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

Votes

9 December 2010 · Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected · On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 847 · Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected · Official source

Yes 57 · No 42 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 1

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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