Officer John Barnes and Chief Michael Ansbro Public Safety Officers' Benefit Program Expansion Act of 2026
7 August 2026 | Passed Senate with amendment (unanimous consent)
What's next: To the House (if and when it takes it up)
Summary: 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]Posted 8 August 2026
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