United States
S. 3897
Officer John Barnes and Chief Michael Ansbro Public Safety Officers' Benefit Program Expansion Act of 2026
The bill would revise how federal death benefits are administered for public safety officers, including police officers and firefighters who die in the line of duty or from service-related causes. It aims to streamline procedures and potentially expand eligibility or benefit amounts for survivors of deceased officers.[AI-Generated]
Passed Senate with amendment (unanimous consent) 7 August 2026
Record as of 10 August 2026 — the most recent action in the official record. Status can lag; each step below carries its own date.
- 10 August 2026 Held at the desk.
2 more actions
- 10 August 2026 Received in the House.
- 10 August 2026 Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- 7 August 2026 Passed Senate with amendment (unanimous consent)
2 more actions
- 7 August 2026 The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
- 7 August 2026 Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4549-4550)
- 19 May 2026 Placed on calendar (Senate)
- 19 May 2026 Reported by committee
1 more action
- 14 May 2026 Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- 24 February 2026 Referred to committee
- 24 February 2026 Introduced in Senate
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