J. Correa (D-CA)· Introduced July 22, 2026

Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Enhancement Act of 2026

H.R. 9845 · House bill Crime and Law Enforcement

A Democratic bill with 7 Republican cosponsors · See all 20 cosponsors

Last activity July 22, 2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the ``Public Safety Officers' Benefits Enhancement Act of 2026'', aims to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. The primary goal is to simplify the claim process for beneficiaries of public safety officers. Specifically, it targets those who die from a heart attack or stroke to receive payments through the Public Safety Office Benefit program. The changes involve modifying specific language regarding cardiovascular-disease risk factors and adjusting timeframes for claims.

Yes· 3 of 4

Scored +3
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The bill improves the efficiency of benefit claims for public safety officers and their beneficiaries.
Scored +3
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?
The bill enhances the benefit claim process for public safety officers through administrative simplification.
Scored +3
Does this change how police departments operate?
The bill provides administrative relief and simplified benefit claims for public safety officers.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.

Who it would affect, and how

Potential Positive Impacts for People

Simplified Claim Process for Heart Attack or Stroke Victims: The bill removes the requirement that a death must be caused by something other than the "mere presence of cardiovascular-disease risk factors," which simplifies the process for beneficiaries of public safety officers who die from a heart attack or stroke (Section 2).
Extended Timeframe for Certain Claims: By striking 24 hours'' and inserting 72 hours'', the bill provides a longer window of time related to the claim process (Section 2).

Potential Negative Impacts for People

No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the text provided.

Groups and Interests Ranking

Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.

Demographic And Interest Groups: Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill improves the efficiency of benefit claims for public safety officers and their beneficiaries. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill makes it easier for families of deceased public safety officers to access benefit payments.
National Security And Foreign Policy: Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill enhances the benefit claim process for public safety officers through administrative simplification.
Social Issues And Justice: Does this change how police departments operate? — The bill provides administrative relief and simplified benefit claims for public safety officers.