Provide death benefits to the families of law enforcement officers who die from work related illnesses.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Officer John Barnes Act?
As of February 12, 2025, H.R. 1360 and S. 571 are in their respective judiciary committees. The House and Senate committees must hold a vote to move these bills forward, but most bills fail because committees choose not to act on them. Similar efforts expired in the previous session on June 17, 2024, and this process remains at the earliest stage of the legislative cycle.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Officer John Barnes Act (H.R. 1360 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 8789 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 8789 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 4559 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 4559 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Randy Weber (R-TX)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.