What does Preamble of Officer John Barnes Act do?

This bill aims to require benefit eligibility determinations to be made within a certain period of time.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Officer John Barnes Act do?

This bill is formally titled the "Officer John Barnes Act".

What does ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION. of Officer John Barnes Act do?

This section amends Section 1205 of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. The amendment adds a subsection (f) regarding benefit eligibility. The Bureau must inform a claimant of a determination regarding their benefit eligibility within 270 calendar days of receiving a claim filed under this subpart.

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Officer John Barnes Act

Last updated: 2/13/2025 · Introduced: 2/13/2025

Author: Ted Cruz (R-TX)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill mandates that the Bureau inform claimants of benefit eligibility determinations within 270 calendar days of receiving a claim.
This legislation amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to establish this timeframe.
The bill formally establishes the 'Officer John Barnes Act' to codify these changes.

119th Congressin committeeS. 3897(In Committee)Official page

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