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H.R. 847 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010

James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010

H.R. 847 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Feb 4, 2009, sponsored by Carolyn B. Maloney with 115 co-sponsors. Congress held 5 roll call votes on it.

During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Feb 4, 2009
Co-sponsors
115
Policy area
Health
Public law
Public Law 111-347

What it does

James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010 - Title I: World Trade Center Health Program - (Sec. 101) Amends the Public Health Service Act to establish the World Trade Center Health Program (WTC Program) within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to provide: (1) medical monitoring and treatment benefits to eligible emergency responders and recovery and cleanup workers (including those who are federal e…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 100 Democrats, 15 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedFeb 4, 2009
  • Passed the HouseSep 29, 2010
  • Passed the SenateDec 22, 2010
  • Sent to the PresidentDec 23, 2010
  • Became lawJan 2, 2011

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-347. (Jan 2, 2011)

How Congress voted

  • On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment
    House · Dec 22, 2010 · Passed
    206–60
  • On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed
    Senate · Dec 9, 2010 · Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected
    57–42
  • On Passage
    House · Sep 29, 2010 · Passed
    268–160
  • On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
    House · Sep 29, 2010 · Failed
    185–244
  • On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
    House · Jul 29, 2010 · Failed
    255–159

Every roll call vote on this bill

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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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