S. 571 proposes changes to the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to ensure that benefit eligibility determinations are made more promptly. It requires the Bureau responsible for handling claims to inform claimants about their eligibility for benefits within...
Simple Explanation
S. 571 wants to make sure that people who apply for benefits find out if they can get them within about 9 months. This bill is especially important for helping out police officers like Officer John Barnes.