H.R.1360

Officer John Barnes Act

Introduced·2/13/25
Introduced in House Text

The Officer John Barnes Act mandates the Bureau to inform claimants of their benefit eligibility within 270 days of receiving a claim.

The Officer John Barnes Act amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to require the Bureau to notify claimants of their benefit eligibility within 270 calendar days of receiving a claim. This change aims to expedite the process of determining benefit eligibility for claimants.

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History

Feb 13, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Feb 13, 2025

House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.