H.R. 1360In committeeCrime & justice
Bill sets 270-day deadline for public safety benefit rulings
Data as of July 11, 2026
HR 1360 would require the Bureau of Justice Assistance to decide public safety benefit claims within 270 days.40-second read · 4 questions answered below
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What does this do?
HR 1360 would require the Bureau of Justice Assistance to issue a decision on Public Safety Officers' Benefits program claims within 270 days of receiving them. The bill does not change who qualifies for benefits or the amount paid. It only establishes a processing deadline where none currently exists.
Who does it affect?
The bill affects public safety officers and their families who file benefit claims after a death or serious injury on the job. This includes families of police officers, firefighters, and other public safety workers.
Why does it matter?
Without a deadline, claimants have sometimes waited years for a decision on whether they qualify for benefits. Setting a 270-day limit would reduce uncertainty for people dealing with difficult circumstances following a line-of-duty death or serious injury.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- House committee — You are here
- House vote
- Senate
- President's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
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Official title
Officer John Barnes Act
- Introduced:
- February 13, 2025
- Latest action:
- February 13, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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