Public Safety Officer Support Act of 2022

Senate Bill 3635 - Public Safety Officer Support Act of 2022: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 3635 Public Safety Officer Support Act of 2022 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/13/2024, 2:11 AM

Congressional Summary of S 3635

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, acute stress disorder, or a trauma and stress-related disorder following an exposure to one or more traumatic events while on duty. The PSOB program provides death, disability, and education benefits to public safety officers and survivors of public safety officers who die or become disabled as a direct and proximate result of a personal injury in the line of duty.

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Current Status of Bill S 3635

Bill S 3635 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 10, 2022. Bill S 3635 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on February 10, 2022. Bill S 3635's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 420. as of June 14, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3635

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3635

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact Areas

- 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

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3635

Public Safety Officer Support Act of 2022

A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize public safety officer death benefits to officers suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder or acute stress disorder, and for other purposes.

Public Safety Officer Support Act of 2022