[BwayDems] update from Cong. Nadler's office

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From: Congressman Jerry Nadler <CongressmanNadler at mail.house.gov>
Date: Fri, Sep 17, 2021 at 11:50 AM
Subject: September 11th: 20 Years Later
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September 17, 2021
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*September 11th: 20 Years Later*

* Congressman Nadler honors the 73 Windows on the World employees who lost
their lives on 9/11 by working to raise the federal subminimum wage.*

Dear Friends,

Twenty years. Twenty years of missed birthdays, anniversaries, and memories
for those of us who lost loved ones in the September 11th terrorist
attacks. I’ve often said that September 11th seems both long ago and
immediate, and it still rings true 20 years later. This past week, I’ve
been reflecting on the tragedy of that day and fighting to ensure that
Congress does not let the events of that day become a relic of the past.
Every generation should know the tragic events of that Tuesday morning and
the heroism of those who rushed back to the burning Pentagon and onto the
pile at Ground Zero to put out fires, search for survivors, clear debris,
and rebuild for months and years. Last week, I introduced legislation to
support the National September 11th Museum & Memorial during the pandemic,
worked with our local first responders to improve emergency response and
preparedness, and introduced a resolution commemorating the 20th
anniversary of the September 11th attacks.

*Congressman Nadler welcomes House Homeland Security Committee Members to
the National September 11th Memorial and Museum.*

On September 9th, I welcomed House Homeland Security Committee members to
our district for a roundtable discussion
<https://nadler.house.gov/components/redirect/r.aspx?ID=476193-53157372> on
how federal resources can best be applied to support FDNY, NYPD, and the
Port Authority to prevent another attack. This visit allowed Members to
tour the National September 11th Museum & Memorial and hear directly from
first responders about the work they’ve done in the 20 years since the
attacks to improve response and preparedness and how our work in Washington
translates to results on the ground in our districts.

The National September 11th Museum & Memorial is a monument to the loss and
sacrifice of that fateful day, and I’m committed to ensuring it remains
safe and accessible to visitors throughout the pandemic. That’s why I
introduced the 9/11 Memorial & Museum Act alongside Homeland Security
Chairman Thompson and Ranking Member Katko. The legislation will provide
critical funding to ensure the Memorial & Museum can safely remain open and
accessible for visitors despite the economic hardships it has experienced
during the COVID-19 pandemic. This funding is in addition to a $2 million
grant that was awarded in July 2020 from the passage of my 9/11 Memorial
Act for the continued operation, maintenance, and security of this sacred
space. For the families of those lost on that tragic day and generations of
visitors to come, the Memorial & Museum must continue to stand as a site of
remembrance and hope.

*Congressman Nadler delivers remarks in support of the 9/11 Responder and
Survivor Health Funding Correction Act.*

I’m also proud to introduce a resolution in the House
<https://nadler.house.gov/components/redirect/r.aspx?ID=476194-53157372> that
will commemorate the heroism of those we lost that day and survivors still
struggling with 9/11-related illnesses. Congress owes an unpayable debt to
the living victims who continue to suffer from their work on the pile, and
the World Trade Center Health Program
<https://nadler.house.gov/components/redirect/r.aspx?ID=476195-53157372>
(WTCHP), which I helped establish into law along with the Victims
Compensation Fund
<https://nadler.house.gov/components/redirect/r.aspx?ID=476196-53157372>,
has been a critical lifeline to them. While my colleagues and I were
successful in reauthorizing the program until 2090, I recently introduced
the 9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act
<https://nadler.house.gov/components/redirect/r.aspx?ID=476197-53157372> which
will ensure the program has the resources necessary to provide care for
years to come. Our obligation to those living with 9/11-related illnesses
will only continue to grow, and Congress has a chance in the upcoming
reconciliation bill to raise the spending caps for the WTCHP. I encourage
you to read my recent Op-Ed
<https://nadler.house.gov/components/redirect/r.aspx?ID=476198-53157372> on
why we must seize this opportunity to honor survivors and fulfill our
collective promise to never forget September 11th.
*Defending the Right to Abortion*

On September 2nd, the Supreme Court issued a shadow-docket ruling allowing
the flagrantly unconstitutional Texas abortion law SB8 to remain in effect,
banning abortion procedures after six weeks of pregnancy, with no exception
for rape or incest, and allowing would-be vigilantes to enforce the law by
going after anyone they believe helped someone access abortion. The court
issued this unsigned 5-4 decision in the middle of the night without
hearing a single argument. This law, and the Supreme Court’s shameful
decision, is the culmination of 50 years of rabid anti-abortion policies at
the state and federal level to overturn *Roe v. Wade *and eliminate the
constitutional right to abortion.

As Chairman of the Judiciary Committee, I intend to use every tool at my
disposal to ensure this right is protected. That is why I led Members of
the House Judiciary Committee in a successful request to Attorney General
Merrick Garland
<https://nadler.house.gov/components/redirect/r.aspx?ID=476199-53157372> to
urge him to use the full power of the Justice Department to defend a
woman’s right to choose an abortion. AG Garland responded by announcing the
Department would explore all options to challenge SB8
<https://nadler.house.gov/components/redirect/r.aspx?ID=476200-53157372> and
would not tolerate violence or obstruction against those seeking
reproductive health services. Further, I intend to hold additional
Judiciary Committee hearings to shine a light on the Supreme Court’s
dangerous and cowardly use of the shadow docket, building on our work this
past February
<https://nadler.house.gov/components/redirect/r.aspx?ID=476201-53157372>.
I’m also pleased to share that Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced the House
will take up the Women’s Health Protection Act
<https://nadler.house.gov/components/redirect/r.aspx?ID=476202-53157372>,
which will establish the federal right for health care providers to carry
out an abortion, and for patients to receive abortion care, free from state
bans and restrictions intended to impede or block this access. I look
forward to leading its passage on the floor.

Congress must stand with patients and providers in Texas and elsewhere and
say enough is enough. Congress must guarantee the freedom of everyone in
this country to access abortion and other reproductive health care, and I
stand with the millions of Americans ready to fight for that freedom.
Recovering from Ida

*Congressman Nadler speaks in support of transformative investments to
combat the climate crisis. *

On September 1st, millions of people experienced historic flooding and
winds from the remnants of Post-Tropical Depression Ida, which ravaged the
South before moving across the Northeast. I’m heartbroken by the tragic
loss of at least 17 lives in New York, which has left many families with a
significant economic strain in an already difficult time. In the hours
immediately following the storm, I joined my colleagues from the New York
Congressional Delegation in a successful request to President Biden
<https://nadler.house.gov/components/redirect/r.aspx?ID=476203-53157372> for
an emergency declaration for New York State. This designation will open
FEMA assistance to residents who lost homes, businesses, vehicles, and so
much more to the fast-rising floodwaters.

Federal aid is needed for immediate recovery, but Ida’s effects are a
painful reminder that the climate crisis is the defining challenge of our
time
<https://nadler.house.gov/components/redirect/r.aspx?ID=476204-53157372>.
Lives continue to be lost in America due to a lack of action on global
warming and adequate climate resilience infrastructure - so Congress must
continue to fight for transformative investments to meet this moment. We
can’t afford to wait, which is why I recently reintroduced my Disaster
Assistance Equity Act which will ensure that common interest communities,
including co-ops and condominiums, are eligible for the same FEMA
assistance available to other homeowners. A natural disaster doesn’t care
what type of home you live in, and FEMA should treat all Americans equally
so they can rebuild their homes and their lives.

*If you were affected by recent storms and would like to apply for federal
emergency assistance, please visit **www.disasterassistance.gov*
<https://nadler.house.gov/components/redirect/r.aspx?ID=476205-53157372>*. *
Sincerely,

[image: Jerrold Nadler]
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