Public Safety Officers: Easier Death Benefits for Heart Attacks and Strokes
To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to simplify the claim process for beneficiaries of public safety officers who die from a heart attack or stroke to receive payment through the Public Safety Office Benefit program.
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The bill has strong bipartisan support and helps first responders, which is usually popular, but it still needs to pass through the committee process.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to simplify the claim process for beneficiaries of public safety officers who die from a heart attack or stroke to receive payment through the Public Safety Office Benefit program.
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