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9/11 families press Congress to fully fund terrorism victims' fund

Victims’ families and others affected by terrorism are urging lawmakers to secure funding so the U.S. Victims of State-Sponsored Terrorism Fund remains solvent.

Published Sep 10, 2026, 8:50 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Families of those killed on Sept. 11 and other Americans impacted by terrorism are calling on Congress to act to fully finance the U.S. Victims of State-Sponsored Terrorism Fund (USVSST Fund). They say lawmakers must ensure the fund remains solvent so it can cover claims by victims of state-sponsored attacks.