H.R. 8789, known as the “Officer John Barnes Act,” aims to ensure that decisions about eligibility for certain benefits are made quickly. It changes the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to require the Bureau to notify a claimant about their eligibility for benefits within...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8789 wants to make sure that people get answers faster when they ask if they can have certain benefits, like money or help from the government. It says that when someone asks for these benefits, they should know if they can get them within 270 days, which is like waiting from your birthday to almost your next birthday.