2001 America Responds20 stamps that help make a difference

The 9/1 1 Heroes Stamp Act of 2001 directs the Postal Service to transfer the net proceeds from the sale of these stampsto the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide assistance to the familles of emergency relief personnelwho died or were permanently disabled in the line of duty in connection with the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.Each “Heroes”stamp is valid postage at the First-Class, first-ounce rate in effect at the time of purchase.