To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to reimburse public employee retirement systems for accidental disability retirements and accidental deaths resulting from the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center.
Latest action (14 Sep 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 10361 is a bill introduced in the 119th Congress that, based on its title, would direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to reimburse public employee retirement systems for costs associated with accidental disability retirements and accidental deaths resulting from the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center. The full legislative text has not yet been published, so the specific mechanics—such as which retirement systems would qualify, how reimbursement amounts would be calculated, funding sources, or eligibility criteria—are not currently known.
Based on the stated purpose, the bill would primarily affect public employee retirement systems, likely including those covering police, firefighters, and other public workers who responded to or were affected by the 9/11 attacks, as well as FEMA, which would be tasked with administering the reimbursements.
The bill was introduced on September 14, 2026, by Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-NY). Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has been formally proposed but has not yet been considered, debated, or voted on by any committee or the full House. Typical next steps would include referral to a relevant House committee for review; further action, amendments, or a published bill text would be needed before the legislation could advance toward a vote.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on September 14, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10361 do?
- H.R. 10361 is a bill introduced in the 119th Congress that, based on its title, would direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to reimburse public employee retirement systems for costs associated with accidental disability retirements and accidental deaths resulting from the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center. The full legislative text has not yet been published, so the specific mechanics—such as which retirement systems would qualify, how reimbursement amounts would be calculated, funding sources, or eligibility criteria—are not currently known. Based on the stated purpose, the bill would primarily affect public employee retirement systems, likely including those covering police, firefighters, and other public workers who responded to or were affected by the 9/11 attacks, as well as FEMA, which would be tasked with administering the reimbursements. The bill was introduced on September 14, 2026, by Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-NY). Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has been formally proposed but has not yet been considered, debated, or voted on by any committee or the full House. Typical next steps would include referral to a relevant House committee for review; further action, amendments, or a published bill text would be needed before the legislation could advance toward a vote.
- Has H.R. 10361 become law?
- Not yet. As of 14 Sep 2026, H.R. 10361 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10361?
- H.R. 10361 was sponsored by Rep. Andrew Garbarino [R-NY2] (Republican-NY), with 11 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10361?
- Introduced (14 Sep 2026).
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