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S. 34: Justice for 9/11 Act

A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.

Overview

Congress119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026)
TypeSenate bill (S.)
Originating chamberSenate
Introduced2025-01-08
SponsorSen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
Policy areaArmed Forces and National Security
Cosponsors2
Latest action2025-01-08 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Last updated2025-12-05

Summary

Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-08):

Justice for 9/11 Act

This bill provides that any plea agreement entered into by Khalid Shaikh Mohammad, Walid Muhammad Salih Mubarak Bin ‘Attash, or Mustafa Ahmed Adam al Hawsawi for actions involving the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001, and its related judgment must not preclude the trial of such individuals under other provisions of law for that attack. In any trial of such individuals, the death penalty must be available.

In the case of any sentence imposed on Khalid Shaikh Mohammad, Walid Muhammad Salih Mubarak Bin ‘Attash, or Mustafa Ahmed Adam al Hawsawi, the individual must (1) be held at U.S. Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, in solitary confinement; (2) not be provided contact with foreign nationals; (3) not be provided with psychological treatment except that specifically authorized by medical authorities at Guantanamo Bay; and (4) not be transferred to the continental United States or any other country.

Cosponsors (2)

NameParty / state
Mitch McConnell R KY (original cosponsor) 2025-01-08
Jerry Moran R KS 2025-01-09

Full text & official record

The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 34 are published by Congress on congress.gov.

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Frequently asked questions

What is S. 34?

S. 34 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Justice for 9/11 Act.

Where can I read the full bill text?

The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 34 are available on congress.gov.

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