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Increased Support for Families of Fallen and Injured Public Service Officers

This act increases financial benefits for families of public service officers who died or were severely injured in the line of duty. It also changes how educational assistance for eligible individuals is calculated, making it easier for them to access funds for education. The goal is to provide better financial and educational security for those who dedicated themselves to public service.
Key points
Increased the one-time benefit for families of fallen or severely injured officers from $250,000 to $550,000.
Changed the method of calculating educational assistance, introducing fixed monthly rates (e.g., $2,200 per month for full-time study).
Established specific educational assistance rates for various study modes, including farm cooperative programs and licensing/certification tests.
Mandated a study to identify ways to improve access to the Public Safety Officers' Benefit program and expedite claim processing.
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Additional Information
Heroes Lesley Zerebny and Gilbert Vega First Responders Survivors Support Act of 2021
Print number: HR 483
Sponsor: Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-36]
Process start date: 2021-01-25