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9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor Act of 2017


On November 3, 2018, the President signed into law the “9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor Act of 2017”, Public Law 115-276. The Act provides that public safety officers who participated in the September 11, 2001 response and died as a result of a World Trade Center (WTC)-related health condition are eligible for the 9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor. BJA is honored to administer this Program, and to assist the families of these fallen heroes. Please send any inquiries to [email protected].

Date Published: April 8, 2019