Bill · H.R. 9350· House(119-HR-9350)
No 9/11 Family Left Behind Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 6/18/2026
- Last activity
- 6/18/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Daniel Goldman
- Cosponsors
- - 7 - 4
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "No 9/11 Family Left Behind Act of 2026," aims to amend the Justice for United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act. It focuses on providing additional lump sum catch up payments to specific eligible parties. The bill requires the Special Master to notify eligible claimants about their eligibility and the claim process. It authorizes payments equal to 5.8573 percent of certain judgments. Finally, it provides the necessary funding from the Treasury to make these payments.
Yes
Does this give the federal government more power?+2
The legislation tasks a federal official, the Special Master, with additional notification and payment duties.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2
The bill mandates clear notification procedures for eligible claimants within a specific timeframe.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+2
It establishes structured timelines and procedures for individuals to receive compensation claims.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2
The bill appropriates additional funds from the Treasury for catch-up payments.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Additional Financial Compensation: Certain eligible claimants will receive an additional payment equal to 5.8573 percent of a described judgment (Section 2, subparagraph (ii)).
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Clear Notification Process: The Special Master must notify eligible claimants of their eligibility and how to make a claim within 90 days of the Act's enactment (Section 2, subparagraph (i)).
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Timely Payments: Once the Special Master receives information proving an individual is an eligible claimant, the payment must be made within 90 days (Section 2, subparagraph (iii)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Due Process+2Improves Government Transparency+2Increases Federal Power+2
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending-2
- 10/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/1/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/15/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 9/10/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/1/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/31/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/30/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 7/15/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/18/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Josh GottheimerDemocrat · New Jersey
Thomas KeanRepublican · New Jersey
Timothy KennedyDemocrat · New York
Stephen LynchDemocrat · Massachusetts
Ted LieuDemocrat · California
Nick LaLotaRepublican · New York
George LatimerDemocrat · New York
Jerrold NadlerDemocrat · New York
Joe NeguseDemocrat · Colorado
Pete SessionsRepublican · Texas
Jefferson Van DrewRepublican · New Jersey