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119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Aug 10, 2026
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Officer John Barnes and Chief Michael Ansbro Public Safety Officers' Benefit Program Expansion Act of 2026

Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. (D-NY)14 cosponsorsIntroduced Feb 24, 2026
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In plain English

The bill establishes processing timelines for Public Safety Officers' Benefits (PSOB) program claims, requiring the Department of Justice to notify claimants of missing information within 90 days and make eligibility determinations within 270 days of receiving a completed claim. It directs the department to use its subpoena authority to obtain necessary documentation from public agencies that fail to respond within 30 days and requires ongoing outreach to increase awareness of the program. The bill also mandates reporting on whether delays result from claimant or public agency inaction, requires implementation of Government Accountability Office recommendations from a 2024 report on the program, and directs the GAO to conduct annual audits of claims pending more than one year. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced the bill with 14 cosponsors.

What’s in the bill (4 sections)
  • Sec. 2. Eligibility determination for public safety officer benefits
  • Sec. 32. 23 of title 28, Code of Federal
  • Sec. 3. Expedited payment for vcf or wtchp determinations
  • Sec. 4. Implementation of certain gao recommendations
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Activity timeline

Aug 10
Aug 10
Held at the desk.
Aug 10
Aug 10
Received in the House.
Aug 10
Aug 10
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Aug 7
Aug 7
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S4550)
Aug 7
Aug 7
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Aug 7
The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4549-4550)
May 19
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 416.
May 19
May 19
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
May 19
May 19
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
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Full action log

All 13 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Aug 10
HOUSEHeld at the desk.
Aug 10
HOUSEReceived in the House.
Aug 10
SENATEMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
Aug 7
SENATEPassed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S4550)
Aug 7
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Aug 7
SENATEThe committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
Aug 7
SENATEMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4549-4550)
May 19
SENATEPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 416.
May 19
SENATECommittee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
May 19
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
May 14
SENATECommittee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Feb 24
SENATERead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 24
Introduced in Senate

All 14 cosponsors

10 Democrats · 4 Republicans
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