S. 419 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Public Safety Officers' Benefits Improvement Act of 2017
S. 419 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Feb 16, 2017, sponsored by Chuck Grassley with 16 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 16, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 16
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 115-36
What it does
Public Safety Officers' Benefits Improvement Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to revise requirements for the Public Safety Officers' Benefits (PSOB) program.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Chuck Grassley (R-IA). Co-sponsors: 10 Democrats, 6 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 16, 2017
- Passed the SenateMay 16, 2017
- Passed the HouseMay 17, 2017
- Sent to the PresidentMay 22, 2017
- Became lawJan 17, 2018
Latest action: Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. (Jan 17, 2018)
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- H.R. 510: Rapid DNA Act of 2017
- S. 178: Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act
- S. 782: PROTECT Our Children Act of 2017
- H.R. 1616: Strengthening State and Local Cyber Crime Fighting Act of 2017
- H.R. 1370: Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign Authorization Act of 2017
- S. 1766: Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Reporting Act of 2017
- H.R. 2228: Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017
- S. 534: Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act of 2017
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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