Officer John Barnes and Chief Michael Ansbro Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program Expansion Act of 2026

Summary

The legislation changes how the Bureau of Justice Assistance handles benefit claims for fallen or disabled police, firefighters and other public safety officers. It adds strict notice deadlines, a one‑time interim payment if a decision is delayed, outreach requirements and an annual audit to speed up processing and improve transparency. The changes affect claimants, the agencies that supply information, and the Bureau that administers the program.

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