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Support for Retired Officers: Death Benefits for Targeted Attacks.

This act extends the public safety officers' death benefits program to include retired law enforcement officers. This means that families of retired officers who die or become permanently disabled due to a targeted attack related to their past service may receive financial support. The change also applies to incidents that occurred on or after January 1, 2019.
Key points
Retired law enforcement officers are now eligible for death benefits if they are targeted due to their past service.
Benefits cover death or permanent disability resulting from a targeted attack.
The new rules apply retroactively to incidents occurring on or after January 1, 2019, potentially aiding families affected in the past.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_7794
Sponsor: Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6]
Process start date: 2024-03-22