S. 739: 9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-02-26 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] |
| Policy area | Health |
| Cosponsors | 12 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-26 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| Last updated | 2026-01-10 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-26):
9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act of 2025
This bill modifies the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP), including by updating the formula for determining the program’s annual funding amounts and authorizing mental health providers to provide certain evaluations under the program.
The WTCHP is a federal health care program (terminating in FY2090) providing responders and survivors with monitoring and treatment of certified medical conditions related to the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001. Under current law, the program’s annual federal funding is determined based on the amount specifically appropriated in the previous fiscal year, adjusted for inflation.
The bill establishes a new federal funding formula for FY2026-FY2090 that is generally based on annual changes in the number of enrollees. The bill also increases the amounts the program may spend annually on medical research and activities relating to data collection. The bill requires the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), which administers the program, to submit a report to Congress on the program’s projected budgetary needs and expenditures.
In addition, the bill authorizes licensed mental health providers to perform initial health evaluations with respect to mental health conditions for purposes of determining eligibility under the WTCHP. NIOSH must issue regulations specifying the categories of mental health providers that may perform these activities.
Cosponsors (12)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Charles E. Schumer | D NY (original cosponsor) 2025-02-26 |
| Richard Blumenthal | D CT 2025-03-25 |
| Tim Kaine | D VA 2025-03-25 |
| Cory A. Booker | D NJ 2025-04-07 |
| Tammy Baldwin | D WI 2025-05-12 |
| Andy Kim | D NJ 2025-05-12 |
| Mark R. Warner | D VA 2025-06-03 |
| Christopher Murphy | D CT 2025-07-15 |
| Edward J. Markey | D MA 2025-09-10 |
| Chris Van Hollen | D MD 2025-09-10 |
| Angela D. Alsobrooks | D MD 2025-09-10 |
| Angus S. King, Jr. | I ME 2025-09-10 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 739 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 739?
S. 739 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: 9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 739 are available on congress.gov.
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