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HR7718FEDERALFederal Billin committee

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

Last action · February 25, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.Sponsor: Ruben Gallego

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What This Bill Would Do

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.

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.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Public safety officers

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

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.

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Where This Stands

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

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Sponsors

Ruben GallegoPrimary sponsor

Connected Entities

Officer John Barnes, Ruben Gallego, House Committee on the Judiciary and 5 more
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 →
OrganizationHouse Ways and Means Committee“Congressional committee assigned to review the bill.”Map →
otherPublic Safety Officers’ Benefits Program“The federal program targeted for expansion by this bill.”Map →
OrganizationHouse Energy and Commerce Committee“Congressional committee assigned to review the bill.”Map →
PersonSecretary of Health and Human Services“The official responsible for establishing new contract standards.”Map →

Sources

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www.congress.gov

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  • Controversy10
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