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119-s-571119th Congress

Officer John Barnes Act

Sponsored By: Senator Cruz, Ted [R-TX]

Introduced

Summary

270-day notification deadline. This bill would require the Bureau that processes claims under Section 1205 of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act to notify a claimant of benefit-eligibility determinations within 270 calendar days of receiving the claim.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

270-day decision deadline for claimants

If enacted, the Bureau would have to tell you its decision on your claim within 270 calendar days after it receives the claim. This requirement would apply only to claims filed under this subpart. It only sets a timing deadline and does not change who qualifies or how much the benefit would be. The deadline would take effect upon enactment.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Cruz, Ted [R-TX]

TX • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]

    LA • R

    Sponsored 2/13/2025

  • Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND]

    ND • R

    Sponsored 2/13/2025

  • Sen. Justice, James C. [R-WV]

    WV • R

    Sponsored 2/13/2025

  • Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]

    OK • R

    Sponsored 2/13/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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