Bill · H.R. 9845· House(119-HR-9845)

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Enhancement Act of 2026

Age: 68 years

California

Introduced: 7/22/2026
Last activity: 7/22/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by: J. Correa
Cosponsors: - 13 - 7

Crime and Law Enforcement

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the ``Public Safety Officers' Benefits Enhancement Act of 2026'', aims to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. The primary goal is to simplify the claim process for beneficiaries of public safety officers. Specifically, it targets those who die from a heart attack or stroke to receive payments through the Public Safety Office Benefit program. The changes involve modifying specific language regarding cardiovascular-disease risk factors and adjusting timeframes for claims.

Yes· 3 of 4

Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+3
The bill improves the efficiency of benefit claims for public safety officers and their beneficiaries.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+3
The bill enhances the benefit claim process for public safety officers through administrative simplification.
Does this change how police departments operate?+3
The bill provides administrative relief and simplified benefit claims for public safety officers.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.

Who it would affect, and how

Potential Positive Impacts for People

Simplified Claim Process for Heart Attack or Stroke Victims: The bill removes the requirement that a death must be caused by something other than the "mere presence of cardiovascular-disease risk factors," which simplifies the process for beneficiaries of public safety officers who die from a heart attack or stroke (Section 2).
Extended Timeframe for Certain Claims: By striking 24 hours'' and inserting 72 hours'', the bill provides a longer window of time related to the claim process (Section 2).

Potential Negative Impacts for People

No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the text provided.

Groups and Interests Ranking

Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.

Demographic And Interest Groups: Good For Veterans+3Good For Low Income Households+2
National Security And Foreign Policy: Improves Veterans Benefits+3
Social Issues And Justice: Improves Policing Reform+3