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Introduced
02/12/2025
02/12/2025
In Committee
02/12/2025
02/12/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to include certain retired law enforcement officers in the public safety officers’ death benefits program.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to expand the Public Safety Officers' Death Benefits Program by adding protections for retired law enforcement officers. Specifically, the bill allows retired law enforcement officers to be eligible for benefits if they die or become permanently and totally disabled as a direct result of a targeted attack related to their prior service in law enforcement. A "retired law enforcement officer" is defined as an individual who separated from service in good standing at a public agency, either with or without compensation. The bill is retroactively applicable to any matters pending or actions taken against retired law enforcement officers dating back to August 28, 2012. The legislation is named the "Chief Herbert D. Proffitt Act of 2025" and aims to provide additional support and recognition for law enforcement professionals who may face continued risks even after retirement due to their previous service.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (35)
Andy Barr (R)*,
Nikki Budzinski (D),
Ken Calvert (R),
Salud Carbajal (D),
Buddy Carter (R),
James Comer (R),
Don Davis (D),
Mike Ezell (R),
Robert Garcia (D),
Laura Gillen (D),
Dan Goldman (D),
Tony Gonzales (R),
Josh Gottheimer (D),
Brett Guthrie (R),
Josh Harder (D),
Wesley Hunt (R),
Mike Lawler (R),
Susie Lee (D),
Morgan McGarvey (D),
Dave Min (D),
Nathaniel Moran (R),
Jim Moylan (R),
Joe Neguse (D),
Troy Nehls (R),
Chris Pappas (D),
August Pfluger (R),
Hal Rogers (R),
David Rouzer (R),
Derek Schmidt (R),
Pete Stauber (R),
Greg Steube (R),
Claudia Tenney (R),
Eugene Vindman (D),
Randy Weber (R),
Roger Williams (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 02/12/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1236/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr1236/BILLS-119hr1236ih.pdf |
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