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S. 3897

7 August 2026 · posted 8 August 2026

Officer John Barnes and Chief Michael Ansbro Public Safety Officers' Benefit Program Expansion Act of 2026

Judiciary Committee · Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY)

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.

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S. 3897 | Officer John Barnes and Chief Michael Ansbro Public Safety Officers' Benefit Program Expansion Act of 2026 | Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) | Judiciary Committee 📅 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]

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