HR 7794
Chief Herbert D. Proffitt Act of 2024
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This bill, the Chief Herbert D. Proffitt Act of 2024, amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to expand the public safety officers’ death benefits program. Specifically, it makes certain retired law enforcement officers eligible for benefits if their death or permanent disability resulted from a targeted attack directly related to their prior service. The bill also includes retroactive application to existing cases and clarifies the definition of a ‘retired law enforcement officer.’
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