Senate Approves Bill to Extend 9/11 Victims Fund

WASHINGTON—The Senate gave final legislative approval on July 23 to a bill ensuring that a victims’ compensation fund related to the Sept. 11 attacks never runs out of money.

Entertainer and activist Jon Stewart, speaks at a news conference on behalf of 9/11 victims and families, at the Capitol in Washington, on July 12, 2019.Matthew Daly/AP Photo

WASHINGTON—The Senate gave final legislative approval on July 23 to a bill ensuring that a victims’ compensation fund related to the Sept. 11 attacks never runs out of money.

The 97-2 vote sends the bill to President Donald Trump, who is expected to sign it.