Justice for 9/11 Act

# Justice for 9/11 Act Summary **What the bill would do:** This bill targets three men accused of planning the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks—Khalid Shaikh Mohammad, Walid bin Attash, and Mustafa al Hawsawi. It would prevent these individuals from using plea deals to avoid prosecution and ensures the death penalty remains available as a sentencing option. The bill also mandates strict confinement conditions: anyone convicted must be held in solitary confinement at Guantanamo Bay, denied contact with foreign nationals, prohibited from receiving most psychological treatment, and never transferred to the U.S.

mainland or another country. **Who it affects:** The bill directly impacts the three named defendants currently held at Guantanamo Bay. Indirectly, it affects 9/11 victims and their families, the military court system that oversees detainee cases, and Guantanamo Bay operations. The bill reflects ongoing debates about how to handle terrorism cases and the treatment of detainees. **Current status:** The bill was introduced by Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) in the 119th Congress and remains in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate.