Officer John Barnes Act
First Responder Benefits: 270-Day Decision Deadline
The Officer John Barnes Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the House Committee on the Judiciary for review. The bill is actively moving forward, but no further actions have been scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
This bill is in the very early stages of the lawmaking process and has not yet been scheduled for a vote or a hearing.
Key Points
- Weber introduced a bill that requires the government to decide on benefit claims for first responders within 270 days. This means families would get an answer about their financial help in about nine months.
- The bill focuses on the Public Safety Officers Benefits program. This program gives money to police, firefighters, and emergency workers who are seriously hurt or killed while doing their jobs.
- This change is meant to stop long delays that leave families waiting for help. By setting a clear deadline, the government must process paperwork more quickly to support those who serve the public.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Officer John Barnes Act
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