Officer John Barnes and Chief Michael Ansbro Public Safety Officers' Benefit Program Expansion Act of 2026

Summary

The legislation changes how the federal benefits program for fallen public safety officers works. It requires the agency that handles claims to give timely notices, provide a one‑time interim payment if a decision is delayed, and conduct outreach and audits to clear backlogs. The goal is to get families the support they need faster and to make the claims process more transparent.

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