Bills/S. 571

Officer John Barnes Act

Officer John Barnes Act

In CommitteeJudiciarySenateSenate Bill · 119th Congress
Bill Progress · Senate
Introduced
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Passed Both
Signed

Plain Language Summary

# Officer John Barnes Act (S 571) — Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Officer John Barnes Act would modify federal government policies related to employee pay, benefits, and personnel management, with a specific focus on law enforcement officers. While the bill's exact provisions aren't detailed in the information provided, the focus on these three areas suggests it addresses compensation, benefits packages, or workplace rules for federal law enforcement personnel. **Who It Affects** This bill primarily affects federal law enforcement officers and government employees. Depending on its specific provisions, it could impact officers working for agencies like the FBI, Secret Service, DEA, or other federal law enforcement branches, as well as broader federal workforce policies. **Current Status** As of now, the bill remains in committee and has not advanced to a full Senate vote.

Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) introduced it during the 119th Congress. For more detailed information about the bill's specific provisions, you can search for the full text on Congress.gov.

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Latest Action

February 13, 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Subjects

Government employee pay, benefits, personnel managementLaw enforcement officers

Sponsor

R
Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
R-TX · Senate
4 cosponsors

Key Dates

Introduced
February 13, 2025
Last Updated
February 13, 2025
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