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Fairness for 9/11 Families Technical Fix Act

USA119th CongressHR-6261| House 
| Updated: 11/21/2025
Brian K. Fitzpatrick

Brian K. Fitzpatrick

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (7)
Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, known as the "Fairness for 9/11 Families Technical Fix Act," amends the Justice for United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act to address specific payment issues for certain 9/11 victims. It establishes an **exception** for "Havlish Settling Judgment Creditors," ensuring that previous restrictions on fund participation or conditional payments do not apply to them. The legislation mandates the **release and payment** of all funds previously allocated to and withheld from these creditors. Furthermore, it clarifies that Havlish Settling Judgment Creditors will be **eligible for future rounds of payments** in the same manner as other specified claimants. This act defines these creditors as plaintiffs with eligible 9/11 claims who were identified in a specific 2014 court order, with its provisions taking effect retroactively to December 29, 2022.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6624
Fairness for 9/11 Families Technical Fix Act
Nov 21, 2025
Introduced in House
Nov 21, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6624
    Fairness for 9/11 Families Technical Fix Act


  • November 21, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • November 21, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 119-2776: A bill to amend the Justice for United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act to provide rules for payments to Havlish Settling Judgment Creditors.

Fairness for 9/11 Families Technical Fix Act

USA119th CongressHR-6261| House 
| Updated: 11/21/2025
This bill, known as the "Fairness for 9/11 Families Technical Fix Act," amends the Justice for United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act to address specific payment issues for certain 9/11 victims. It establishes an **exception** for "Havlish Settling Judgment Creditors," ensuring that previous restrictions on fund participation or conditional payments do not apply to them. The legislation mandates the **release and payment** of all funds previously allocated to and withheld from these creditors. Furthermore, it clarifies that Havlish Settling Judgment Creditors will be **eligible for future rounds of payments** in the same manner as other specified claimants. This act defines these creditors as plaintiffs with eligible 9/11 claims who were identified in a specific 2014 court order, with its provisions taking effect retroactively to December 29, 2022.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6624
Fairness for 9/11 Families Technical Fix Act
Nov 21, 2025
Introduced in House
Nov 21, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6624
    Fairness for 9/11 Families Technical Fix Act


  • November 21, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • November 21, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Brian K. Fitzpatrick

Brian K. Fitzpatrick

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (7)
Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 119-2776: A bill to amend the Justice for United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act to provide rules for payments to Havlish Settling Judgment Creditors.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted