119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action May 19, 2026
S. 3897IntroducedCrime and Law Enforcement
Democrats expand federal death benefits for public safety officers
Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. (D-NY)14 cosponsorsIntroduced Feb 24, 2026
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May 19
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May 19
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 416.
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Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
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May 19
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
May 14
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May 14
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Feb 24
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Feb 24
Introduced in Senate
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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
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10 Democrats · 4 Republicans
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