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HR7718FEDERALin_committee

Officer John Barnes and Chief Michael Ansbro Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program Expansion Act of 2026

February 25, 2026

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Where This Stands

Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Passed
Signed

Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.Feb 25, 2026
Lead sponsor
Ruben Gallego

Version history

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The Frame

What this does

The bill proposes modifications to federal death and disability benefits for law enforcement and public safety personnel, which impacts the financial security of these officers and their survivors.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Public safety officers

The bill proposes changes to the federal benefits program that provides death and disability coverage to these individuals.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill proposes expanding the federal Public Safety Officers’ Benefits program to provide additional support for public safety officers and their families. The legislation has been introduced and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary for review.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this bill do?
The bill aims to expand the existing Public Safety Officers’ Benefits program, though specific details on the nature of the expansion are not provided in the current summary.
What is the current status of the bill?
As of February 25, 2026, the bill has been introduced and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Why It Matters

The bill proposes modifications to federal death and disability benefits for law enforcement and public safety personnel, which impacts the financial security of these officers and their survivors.

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Connected Entities

personOfficer John Barnes“Namesake of the proposed legislation.”Map →
personRuben Gallego“The Representative who introduced the bill.”Map →
organizationHouse Committee on the Judiciary“Committee currently reviewing the bill.”Map →
personChief Michael Ansbro“Namesake of the proposed legislation.”Map →
organizationCommittee on Energy and Commerce“Congressional committee assigned to review the bill.”Map →
organizationCommittee on Ways and Means“Congressional committee assigned to review the bill.”Map →
otherPublic Safety Officers’ Benefits Program“The federal program targeted for expansion by this bill.”Map →
personSecretary of Health and Human Services“The official responsible for establishing new contract standards.”Map →

Analysis Score

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  • Significance40
    How much this matters to a regular citizen
  • Controversy10
    Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz15
    Current news / social attention level

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