Capital District Times

Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, alongside Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY), has introduced the Justice for 9/11 Act. The proposed legislation aims to prevent the Biden-Harris Administration from offering plea deals to 9/11 terrorists Khalid Shaikh Mohammad, Walid Muhammad Salih Mubarak Bin ‘Attash, and Mustafa Ahmed Adam al Hawsawi.

The bill mandates a trial for these individuals and ensures that the death penalty remains an option in sentencing. It also stipulates that the terrorists be kept at Guantanamo Bay in solitary confinement and prohibits their extradition to another country.

“In an effort to prevent the Biden-Harris Administration from offering another sickening plea deal to the al-Qaeda terrorists behind the horrific terrorist attacks of 9/11, I am proud to co-lead the introduction of the Justice for 9/11 Act to ensure these terrorists receive the harshest punishment for their roles in the deadliest terrorist attack in American history,” said Congresswoman Elise Stefanik. “On behalf of the nearly 3,000 Americans killed on 9/11 and thousands of first responders who died from 9/11 health-related illnesses, our service members, including 10th Mountain Division Soldiers, who gave their lives to eliminate terrorists, I will do everything in my power to make sure these terrorists are tried to the fullest extent of the law for their heinous crimes against America. We have not forgotten.”

"The Justice for 9/11 Act will ensure that no future plea deal will be offered to these terrorists by requiring a trial and ensuring the death penalty remains on the table," said Congressman Mike Lawler. "Anything less is a disservice to all those who made the ultimate sacrifice on that day and in the months and years since."

In August 2024, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik joined other members of New York's Republican Congressional delegation in sending a letter to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris condemning their decision to offer plea deals to 9/11 terrorists.

Permalink: https://stefanik.house.gov/2024/8/stefanik-lawler-introduce-the-justice-for-9-11-act