[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 131 (Friday, September 11, 2015)]
[House]
[Page H5972]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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     JAMES ZADROGA 9/11 HEALTH AND COMPENSATION REAUTHORIZATION ACT

  (Mr. DONOVAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to call attention to the James 
Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Reauthorization Act and to call 
attention to our duty to the heroes who have already sacrificed so 
much.
  As Americans, we have pledged to never forget the terrible events of 
9/11. As Americans, we have a duty to never forget those who risked 
their lives to save others. Well over 1,000 9/11 first responders have 
been diagnosed with cancer caused by their exposure to toxins at Ground 
Zero.
  Because of the Zadroga Act, over 70,000 9/11 first responders and 
survivors around the country, including 6,000 in my district, are being 
monitored for cancer and other Ground Zero-related incidences. Over 
7,600 are already receiving treatment.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that we honor our commitment to those brave men 
and women by permanently reauthorizing this important program.

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