To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to include certain retired law enforcement officers in the public safety officers' death benefits program.

Bill 119 hr 1236, also known as the "Public Safety Officers' Death Benefits Improvement Act," aims to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to expand the eligibility criteria for the public safety officers' death benefits program. Specifically, this bill seeks to include certain retired law enforcement officers in the program.

The public safety officers' death benefits program provides financial assistance to the families of law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other first responders who die in the line of duty. Currently, only active duty officers are eligible for these benefits. However, this bill recognizes the continued dedication and sacrifice of retired law enforcement officers by extending the program to cover them as well.

By including retired law enforcement officers in the public safety officers' death benefits program, this bill aims to ensure that these individuals and their families are properly supported and recognized for their service to their communities. This expansion of the program would provide financial assistance to the families of retired officers who pass away as a result of their service, helping to ease the burden of their loss. Overall, Bill 119 hr 1236 seeks to honor the service and sacrifice of retired law enforcement officers by ensuring that they and their families are eligible for the same benefits and support as their active duty counterparts under the public safety officers' death benefits program.