Post 9/11 Health Protection Act of 2004

This bill, introduced in 2004, sought to provide long-term health monitoring and medical screenings for emergency personnel, recovery workers, and residents affected by the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. It proposed creating a dedicated trust fund to pay for these services by increasing the income tax rate by one percent for individuals earning over $500,000 and married couples earning over $1 million.

For citizens, the bill’s primary impact would have been the establishment of a 20-year health monitoring program for up to 40,000 individuals in New York City and the potential for a similar program at the Pentagon. Additionally, it would have directed federal research into diagnosing and treating health conditions specifically linked to the 9/11 attacks. The bill did not advance past the committee stage during the 108th Congress.