The Officer John Barnes and Chief Michael Ansbro Public Safety Officers' Benefit Program Expansion Act of 2026 revises administrative procedures for.
The Officer John Barnes and Chief Michael Ansbro Public Safety Officers' Benefit Program Expansion Act of 2026 amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to revise administrative procedures for public safety officers' death benefits. It includes changes to eligibility determinations, interim benefits, and the handling of backlogged claims. The bill also mandates the implementation of certain Government Accountability Office recommendations and requires the Bureau of Justice Assistance to conduct outreach efforts to ensure public safety officers and underserved public.