Our duty to serve the 9/11 community of victims and survivors extends far beyond the anniversary of September 11. Today I was honored to speak at the World Trade Center Environmental Health Center Symposium to support the clinical providers, researchers, and community advocates who care for victims of 9/11 health-related illnesses.
I am proud to have passed the James Zadroga 9/11 Bill in 2010, which created the World Trade Center Health Program, and I urge fellow lawmakers to continue investing in the cutting-edge research around these 9/11 related diseases, spreading awareness of resources available to those who are still getting sick from these illnesses, and ensuring every victim can access the medical care they deserve.