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| http://flores.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398742 | KBTX: Local Firefighters Applaud Passing of 9/11 HealthCare Act | 2015-12-21 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | TX | Bill Flores | F000461 | flores.house.gov | legacy | By: Whitney MillerFirefighters in College Station are rejoicing after Congress re-authorized the 9/11 Health and Compensation Act. The extension allows first responders, residents and survivors of the September 11th terrorist attacks to continue receiving federally backed healthcare. Jeff Keffaver, spokesperson for the College Station Firefighters Association, said the bill ensures that those who put their lives on the line are taken care of going forward. "We want to say, 'hey, we've got your back. We support you and we care about you.' This isn't just about firefighter in one particular area. This is about firefighters everywhere," said Keffaver. Congressman Bill Flores, who voted to extend the fund said in a statement: "Our nation's first responders put themselves in harm's way for the good of their families, their neighbors, and their communities. Their service to our country cannot ever be overlooked, taken for granted or forgotten, especially when they are in need of care...By reauthorizing the World Trade Center Health Fund, we not only honor our heroes but do so in a fiscally responsible way that ensures that they have the resources they need on a permanent basis." Initially, the act expired back in September. Friday's re-authorization will allow the fund to continue for 75 years. To read full article click here | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |