Bills · HR 1360
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1360Government employee pay, benefits, personnel managementLaw enforcement officers
Officer John Barnes Act
INTRO FEB 13· LAST ACTION FEB 13
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses a critical aspect of financial security for families facing tragic circumstances. When a public safety officer is killed or severely injured in the line of duty, their family often faces immediate financial hardship and uncertainty.
Without a fixed deadline, benefit applications could potentially languish for an indefinite period, leaving families in limbo. By setting a clear 270-day limit, the bill aims to provide a more predictable and timely process, allowing affected families to receive a decision on vital financial support more quickly and plan for their future with greater certainty.
KEY PROVISIONS
2AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Bureau (Bureau of Justice Assistance) to inform claimants of their benefit eligibility determination no later than 270 calendar days after receiving a claim.
This provision establishes a concrete deadline, aiming to prevent indefinite delays in benefit decisions for public safety officers and their families.
PROVISION 02
Amends Section 1205 of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968.
This integrates the new deadline directly into the existing federal law governing benefits for public safety officers.
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R· Texas
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 13
Introduced in House
FEB 13
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1360
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 13, 2025
Last actionFeb 13, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 13, 2025
House BillHR 1360Government employee pay, benefits, personnel managementLaw enforcement officers
Officer John Barnes Act
INTRODUCED FEB 13, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 13, 2025
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