H.R.8802

January 6th Law Enforcement Heroes Compensation Fund Act

Introduced·5/13/26

Compensates law enforcement officers injured or killed during the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack.

The January 6th Law Enforcement Heroes Compensation Fund Act provides compensation to law enforcement officers who were injured or killed while defending the U.S. Capitol during the events of January 6, 2021. The bill establishes a compensation program administered by the Attorney General through a Special Master, who will review claims and determine eligibility and compensation amounts. Eligible individuals include those who served as active duty law enforcement officers on January 6, 2021, and suffered physical, emotional, or psychological harm or death as a result of their service.

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History

May 13

House

Introduced in House

May 13

House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.