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Law Firm Tip Sheet posted for recent enhancements made to the Online Claims System.

Dear Friends

Today’s program statistics report for the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (“VCF”) reflects steady progress: as of August 31, 2019, we have made awards to 23,850 individuals, some more than once due to an amendment or appeal, totaling almost $5.6 billion in awards.

Notes posted from the July 31, 2019 VCF conference call with law firms.

Dear Friends,

On July 29, 2019, President Trump signed into law H.R. 1327, The Never Forget the Heroes: James Zadroga, Ray Pfeifer, and Luis Alvarez Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund ("VCF"). The VCF Permanent Authorization Act extends the VCF’s claim filing deadline from December 18, 2020, to October 1, 2090, and appropriates such funds as may be necessary to pay all approved claims.

On June 11, 2019, the Special Master testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on The Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties with regard to H.R. 1327, legislation to permanently extend authorization for the VCF. View her full testimony.

Notes posted from the May 21, 2019 VCF conference call with law firms.

Second Edition Did You Know? document from Law Firm Outreach team posted.

Law Firm Tip Sheet posted for recent enhancements made to the Online Claims System.

Law Firm Tip Sheet posted for recent enhancements made to the Online Claims System.

Did You Know? document from Law Firm Outreach team posted.

Notes posted from the February 15, 2019 VCF conference call with law firms.

Notes posted from the December 8, 2017 VCF conference call with law firms.

Dear Friends,

Each year, as the anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks approaches, the country is reminded of the unprecedented losses suffered. At the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (“VCF”), we acknowledge the important milestones reached in providing support to victims and families, but we are especially aware of the lives that continue to be impacted. The anniversary is a time for us to reaffirm our commitment to the important work that still lies ahead, and to maintain strong and steady progress as we seek to award compensation.

Notes and slides posted from the August 9, 2017 VCF in-person meeting with law firms.

New worksheets posted to "Forms and Resources": NYCERS and NYSLRS Worksheet, Union and Defined Benefit Plan Worksheet, and Temporary Past Lost Earnings Worksheet.

Dear Friends,

Law Firm Tip Sheet posted for recent enhancements made to the Online Claims System.