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House bill · H.R. 7718 (119th Congress)

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

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Apr 14, 2026

Sponsor: Randy K. Weber, Sr. (U.S. Representative, TX-14, Republican)

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Summary

This bill would revise the administrative procedures for public safety officers' death benefit claims, including requiring notice to a claimant of missing information within 90 days of filing, adding interim benefit provisions, and clarifying how delays are attributed.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on the Judiciary · U.S. House of Representatives

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Cosponsors

10

Cosponsors listed on Congress.gov, shown A to Z.

  • Democratic6
  • Republican4

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Full history

  1. Apr 14, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  2. Feb 25, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  3. Feb 25, 2026

    In committee

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    U.S. House

  4. Feb 25, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    U.S. House of Representatives

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