S-3635 : Still Just a Bill


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
2022-06-14CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 420.Senate
2022-06-14CommitteeCommittee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Durbin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.Senate
2022-05-26CommitteeCommittee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.Senate
2022-02-10IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.Senate
2022-02-10IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Crime and Law Enforcement
Related 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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