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Support for Retired Police Officers: New Benefits After Attacks

This act expands the public safety officers' death benefits program to include retired law enforcement officers. This means that if a retired officer dies or becomes permanently disabled due to an attack related to their past service, they or their family will receive financial support. These changes also apply to incidents that occurred on or after August 28, 2012.
Key points
Retired law enforcement officers are now eligible for benefits if they die or become permanently disabled due to an attack related to their service.
The program covers attacks that occurred on or after August 28, 2012, allowing for claims for past incidents.
The aim is to provide financial support for retired officers and their families who suffer consequences from their service after retirement.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_1236
Sponsor: Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6]
Process start date: 2025-02-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Chief Herbert D. Proffitt Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_1236.

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 2025-02-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Retired law enforcement officers are now eligible for benefits if they die or become permanently disabled due to an attack related to their service.
  • The program covers attacks that occurred on or after August 28, 2012, allowing for claims for past incidents.
  • The aim is to provide financial support for retired officers and their families who suffer consequences from their service after retirement.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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