Z:\XML\RCP117-68.XMLXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX9/29/2022 14:14XXXXXXXXXX09/28/2022 5:15 PMXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 854951|2 [Discussion Draft] [Discussion Draft] September 29, 2022 117th CONGRESS 2d Session Rules Committee Print 117–68 Text of H.R. 8987, the Fairness for 9/11 Families Act [Showing the text of H.R. 8987, as introduced, with modifications.]

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Fairness for 9/11 Families Act.

2.

Appropriations

(a)

In general

Section 404(d)(4)(C) of the Justice for United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act (34 U.S.C. 20144(d)(4)(C)) is amended by adding at the end the following: (iv)

Authorization

(I)

In general

The Special Master shall authorize lump sum catch-up payments in amounts equal to the amounts described in subclauses (I), (II), and (III) of clause (iii). (II)

Appropriations

(aa)

In general

There are authorized to be appropriated and there are appropriated to the Fund such sums as are necessary to carry out this clause, to remain available until expended. (bb)

Limitation

Amounts appropriated pursuant to item (aa) may not be used for a purpose other than to make lump sum catch-up payments under this clause.. (b)

Rescission

Of the unobligated balances of amounts made available under the heading Small Business Administration—Business Loans Program Account, CARES Act, for carrying out paragraphs (36) and (37) of section 7(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)), $2,982,000,000 are hereby rescinded.