Lawmakers Announce Passage Of The James Zadroga 9/11 Reauthorization Act

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 17: Rep. Peter King (R-NY) speaks during a news conference with (L-R) Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), John Feal, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), emergency responders from New York and members of the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America to announce their support for the permanent reauthorization of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Reauthorization Act outside the U.S. Capitol November 17, 2015 in Washington, DC. House Republicans have passed legislation that would slash funding for The Zadroga Act, which expired on October 1 and provides money for healthcare for first responders and others suffering from diseases from the 9/11 attacks and for the families of those who have died. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)