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Support for Officers: Benefits for PTSD and Traumatic Stress

This new law expands benefits for public safety officers, such as police and firefighters, to include death or disability resulting from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or acute stress disorder. This means that families of officers who died by suicide due to service-related trauma can now apply for financial support, similar to deaths from other duty-related causes.
Key points
Public safety officers (police, firefighters, EMTs) can now receive benefits for PTSD and acute stress disorder if these conditions are linked to traumatic events experienced on duty.
An officer's suicide, if resulting from service-related trauma, is now recognized as a line-of-duty death, entitling families to federal benefits.
The law applies retroactively to cases from January 1, 2019, allowing for the consideration of past claims.
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VOTING RESULTS
2022-05-19
96%
For 402
Against 17
Abstain 0
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Became Law
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No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_6943
Sponsor: Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6]
Process start date: 2022-03-07
Voting date: 2022-05-19
Meeting no: 2
Voting no: 223
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Public Safety Officer Support Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6943.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-03-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Public safety officers (police, firefighters, EMTs) can now receive benefits for PTSD and acute stress disorder if these conditions are linked to traumatic events experienced on duty.
  • An officer's suicide, if resulting from service-related trauma, is now recognized as a line-of-duty death, entitling families to federal benefits.
  • The law applies retroactively to cases from January 1, 2019, allowing for the consideration of past claims.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Became Law.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Became Public Law No: 117-172.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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