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H.R. 1269 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026

Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act of 2025

H.R. 1269 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Feb 12, 2025, sponsored by Mary Gay Scanlon with 180 co-sponsors.

During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Feb 12, 2025
Co-sponsors
180
Policy area
Crime and Law Enforcement

What it does

Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act of 2025 This bill extends death and disability benefits under the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program (PSOB) to certain public safety officers who suffer from exposure-related cancer while on duty and their survivors. The PSOB program provides death, disability, and education benefits to public safety officers who are killed or injured in the line of duty and their survivors.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA). Co-sponsors: 132 Democrats, 48 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedFeb 12, 2025
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (Feb 12, 2025)

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Committees

  • Judiciary Committee

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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 1269 (119th Congress): Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act of 2025,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/119-hr-1269/honoring-our-fallen-heroes-act-of-2025 (accessed 2026-10-17).