H.R. 6943 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Public Safety Officer Support Act of 2022
H.R. 6943 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Mar 7, 2022, sponsored by David J. Trone with 48 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 7, 2022
- Co-sponsors
- 48
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 117-172
What it does
Public Safety Officer Support Act of 2022 This act extends death and disability benefits under the Public Safety Officers' Benefits (PSOB) program to certain public safety officers and survivors of public safety officers who suffer or suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder, acute stress disorder, or trauma and stress-related disorders following an exposure to one or more traumatic events while on duty.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
David J. Trone (D-MD). Co-sponsors: 30 Democrats, 18 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 7, 2022
- Passed the HouseMay 18, 2022
- Passed the SenateAug 1, 2022
- Sent to the PresidentAug 15, 2022
- Became lawAug 16, 2022
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-172. (Aug 16, 2022)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · May 18, 2022 · Passed402–17
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Public Safety Officer Support ActHouse · May 18, 2022
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- S. 937: COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act
- H.R. 1652: VOCA Fix to Sustain the Crime Victims Fund Act of 2021
- H.R. 1002: DEBAR Act of 2021
- H.R. 1899: Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act of 2021
- S. 921: Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Officers and Employees Protection Act
- S. 1502: COPS Counseling Act
- S. 1511: Protecting America’s First Responders Act of 2021
- S. 854: Methamphetamine Response Act of 2021
- H.R. 55: Emmett Till Antilynching Act
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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