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This bill, named the "Officer John Barnes Act," proposes to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 by adding a new requirement for the Bureau (which appears to be related to public safety benefits) to make benefit eligibility determinations within 270 calendar days (approximately 9 months) after receiving a claim. Specifically, the bill mandates that the Bureau must inform the claimant about whether they are eligible for benefits within this timeframe, providing a clear timeline for processing benefit claims and ensuring that applicants receive a timely response regarding their eligibility status. This provision aims to improve the efficiency and transparency of the benefit determination process for claimants.

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