Senate Passes Bill to Extend 9/11 Victims Fund

Senate Passes Bill to Extend 9/11 Victims Fund

Tuesday, July 23rd the Senate passed a bill, 97-2, that would replenish the Victims Compensation Fund. FBIAA President Tom O’Connor met with WUSA9 to discuss the VCF prior to the hearing. To view his interview click here.

The bill passed the House of Representatives earlier this month, 402-12. Watch video here

 

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