Bill · H.R. 1236· House(119-HR-1236)

Chief Herbert D. Proffitt Act of 2025

Age: 53 years

Kentucky

Introduced: 2/12/2025
Last activity: 2/12/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by: Andy Barr
Cosponsors: - 20 - 14

Crime and Law Enforcement

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the ``Chief Herbert D. Proffitt Act of 2025'', aims to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. It seeks to include certain retired law enforcement officers in the public safety officers' death benefits program. Under this proposal, a retired officer could be eligible for benefits if they die or become permanently and totally disabled due to a personal injury. This injury must result from a targeted attack because of their service as a law enforcement officer. The bill also defines a retired law enforcement officer as someone who separated from service in good standing.

Yes

Would retired people be better off under this?+6
The bill directly benefits retired law enforcement officers by providing death and disability benefits for specific injuries.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+5
The bill provides death and disability benefits that specifically aid retired law enforcement officers, a demographic often composed of seniors.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+4
The bill extends benefits to retired officers who become permanently and totally disabled due to targeted attacks.