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RepublicanBill · H.R. 1360· House(119-HR-1360)

Officer John Barnes Act

Rep. Weber
Age: 73 years
Texas
Introduced
2/13/2025
Last activity
2/13/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Randy Weber
Cosponsors
Republican - 9Democrat - 0
Crime and Law Enforcement
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Officer John Barnes Act," aims to set a specific timeframe for benefit eligibility decisions. It proposes an amendment to the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. Under this proposal, the Bureau must provide a determination regarding a claim. This determination must be communicated to the claimant within 270 calendar days of the claim being received.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5

    By mandating a determination timeframe, it increases transparency in the Bureau's administrative processes.

  • Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+5

    The requirement for a timely determination provides more predictable administrative due process for claimants.

  • Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5

    The bill speeds up the timeline for receiving benefit eligibility determinations for claimants.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.