### Question
How does VICTIM RIGHTS, COMPENSATION, AND ASSISTANCE define 9/11 family member?


### Answer
Under *34 U.S.C. § 20144*, **9/11 family member** is defined as:

> the immediate family member of an individual described in section 405(c) of the Air Transportation Safety and System Stabilization Act (49 U.S.C. 40101 note) who is not a 9/11 dependent or a 9/11 spouse

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 20144*
  - Heading: **Subtitle II-Protection of Children and Other Persons > CHAPTER 201-VICTIM RIGHTS, COMPENSATION, AND ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER III-ADDITIONAL VICTIM COMPENSATION AND SERVICES**

