Gothamist
A non-profit newsroom, powered by WNYC.
Gothamist
Listen Live
News
[UPDATED] 9/11 Bill Loses Another Billion, Approaches Senate Vote
By
Garth Johnston
Published Dec 22, 2010
Modified Dec 22, 2010
Share
FacebookTwitterRedditEmail
Never miss a story
Email address
By submitting your information, you're agreeing to receive communications from New York Public Radio in accordance with our Terms .
By
Garth Johnston
Published Dec 22, 2010
Modified Dec 22, 2010
Share
FacebookTwitterRedditEmail
We rely on your support to make local news available to all
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2026. Donate today
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
[UPDATE BELOW] So the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act may actually happen! Last night New York Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Chuck Schumer reportedly worked until after midnight hammering out details and the vote could go down as early as this afternoon. Fingers crossed. The only problem? The bill ain't quite what it used to be.
The final language is still being hammered out, but the bill appears to have been cut down even more than previously reported. The original $7.4 billion price tag attached to the act was last seen hovering around $6 billion and now has been cut back further to $4.3 billion. Other concessions to the GOP reportedly include "provisions to study health information technology, and whether such health care should be provided through Veterans Affairs hospitals." It will still provide five years of health care coverage to workers and re-open the compensation program for those who have become ill from toxic dust (though you won't be able to double dip).
Considering all of the flack that Republicans have been getting of late over the bill we've got a hunch this cheaper version should make it through before the 111th Congress calls it a day.
Update: And the bill went through the Senate with unanimous support. Next up, a vote in the House (where it is expected to breeze through) and then on to the President.
Tagged
9/11 Health and Compensation Act
chuck schumer
Congress
james zadroga 9/11 health and compensation act
kirsten gillibrand
Garth Johnston
Read more
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
MORE news
Forest Hills Stadium can keep its concerts under deal with neighbors
Neighbors had complained of traffic and loud concerts for years.
By
Ryan Kost
Published Oct 22, 2026 at 2:49 p.m. ET
NYC Council to grill Mamdani officials on collapsed Hunts Point Produce Market deal
Council Speaker Julie Menin called the $650 million plan "mission critical."
By
Elizabeth Kim
News
NYC Council to grill Mamdani officials on collapsed Hunts Point Produce Market deal
Council Speaker Julie Menin called the $650 million plan "mission critical."
By
Elizabeth Kim
NYPD arrests 17-year-old in fatal Midtown subway platform shooting
By
Charles Lane
Ex-Adams aide accused of pocketing kickbacks from community program funds
By
Samantha Max
MTA to begin 6-year project to upgrade signal tech on A and C lines in Brooklyn and Queens
By
Ramsey Khalifeh
Never miss a story
Catch up on the most important headlines with a roundup of essential NYC stories, delivered to your inbox daily.
Sign upEmail address
By submitting your information, you're agreeing to receive communications from New York Public Radio in accordance with our Terms .