What does Preamble of Fairness for 9/11 Families Technical Fix Act do?

This bill amends the Justice for United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act It provides rules for payments to Havlish Settling Judgment Creditors

What does SHORT TITLE. of Fairness for 9/11 Families Technical Fix Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Fairness for 9/11 Families Technical Fix Act.

What does UNITED STATES VICTIMS OF STATE SPONSORED TERRORISM FUND of Fairness for 9/11 Families Technical Fix Act do?

This section amends the Justice for United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act to address Havlish Settling Judgment Creditors. It establishes an exception to existing rules regarding these creditors, preventing the application of certain restrictions. Funds previously withheld from Havlish Settling Judgment Creditors are to be released and paid to them. These creditors are also made eligible to participate in future rounds of payments. The term 'Havlish Settling Judgment Creditor' is defined as a plaintiff with an eligible claim arising from the September 11, 2001, attacks, identified in a specific court order. The amendments are to take effect as if enacted on December 29, 2022.

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Fairness for 9/11 Families Technical Fix Act

Last updated: 11/21/2025 · Introduced: 11/21/2025

Author: Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)

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The bill establishes an exception to existing rules regarding Havlish Settling Judgment Creditors, preventing the application of certain restrictions.
Funds previously withheld from Havlish Settling Judgment Creditors are to be released and paid to them.
Havlish Settling Judgment Creditors are made eligible to participate in future rounds of payments from the United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund.

119th Congressin committeeS. 2776(In Committee)Official page

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