Congress has passed legislation ensuring full funding for the World Trade Center Health Program, averting a potential multibillion-dollar shortfall. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand emphasized the importance of this funding in providing long-term care for 9/11 survivors and first responders affected by toxic exposure. The program, which has aided over 150,000 individuals since its establishment in 2011, will now be funded through 2040, addressing rising medical costs and enrollment. However, challenges such as staffing shortages and administrative delays remain to be resolved.
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