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HR 1360119th CongressIntroduced
Officer John Barnes Act
Introduced: Oct 29, 2025
Civil Rights & JusticeLabor & EmploymentSocial Services
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The Officer John Barnes Act mandates that benefit eligibility determinations under the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 must be completed within 270 calendar days of a claim being filed, aiming to expedite decisions for claimants.
Key Points
- 1Amends Section 1205 of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to add a 270-day deadline for eligibility determinations.
- 2Requires the Bureau to notify claimants of their benefit eligibility status within the specified timeframe.
- 3Focuses on improving administrative efficiency and reducing delays in processing claims under the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program.
Impact Areas
Public safety officers and their families seeking benefits after injury or death in the line of duty.Department of Justice Bureau responsible for processing claims under the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program.Federal agencies tasked with ensuring timely adjudication of eligibility for crime-related benefits.
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