Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Enhancement Act of 2026

This bill changes the rules for federal Public Safety Officers' Benefits claims when an officer dies from a heart attack or stroke. It extends the time window that links a heart attack or stroke to an officer's on-duty activity from 24 hours to 72 hours. It removes one of the listed conditions for the claim, paragraph (3) of the law. It also deletes language about a heart attack or stroke being caused by something other than the mere presence of cardiovascular-disease risk factors. The changes apply to claims that are pending or filed on or after the date the bill becomes law.

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Sponsors

• J. Luis Correa Democrat sponsor
• 20 cosponsors