HR-6943 : Became Public Law

Public Safety Officer Support Act of 2022

This bill extends death and disability benefits under the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program (PSOB) to certain public safety officers and survivors of public safety officers who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder or acute stress disorder following a stressful situation while on duty. The PSOB program provides death, disability, and education benefits to public safety officers and survivors of public safety officers who are killed or injured in the line of duty.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2022-08-16PresidentBecame Public Law No: 117-172.Library of Congress
2022-08-16PresidentSigned by President.Library of Congress
2022-08-15FloorPresented to President.House floor actions
2022-08-02FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2022-08-01FloorPassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3826)Senate
2022-08-01DischargeSenate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.Senate
2022-05-19IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.Senate
2022-05-18FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2022-05-18VoteOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 402 - 17 (Roll No. 223).House floor actions
2022-05-18FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5167-5168)House floor actions
2022-05-18FloorAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.House floor actions
2022-05-18FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6943.House floor actions
2022-05-18FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5120-5123; text: CR H5120-5121)House floor actions
2022-05-18FloorMr. Cohen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2022-05-18CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 252.House floor actions
2022-05-18CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-335.House floor actions
2022-05-11CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2022-05-11CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2022-03-07IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.House floor actions
2022-03-07IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6]
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Policy Area :

Crime and Law Enforcement
See Subjects
  • Congressional oversight
  • Disability assistance
  • Employee benefits and pensions
  • Fires
  • First responders and emergency personnel
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Law enforcement officers
  • Mental health
  • Neurological disorders

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