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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.

October 3, 2013 was an important registration deadline for the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. Anyone who was diagnosed with a 9/11-related condition on or before October 3, 2011 for which they intend to seek compensation from the VCF must have registered with the Fund by the October 3, 2013 deadline.

Updated important reminders for law firms (originally posted on June 17, 2013).

Information for Law Firms page updated with important information regarding enhancements to the Claims Management System.

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Patricia G. Houser as the Fund’s Director of Operations.

Information for Law Firms page updated with important reminders.

New Fillable PDF files posted: Certification for Compensation Form.