The Senate approved an amendment to the defense bill Wednesday evening that would reform a federal benefit for first responders and their families.
Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) introduced amendment 2955, which clarifies who qualifies for the federal death and disability benefit for first responders killed or disabled in the line of duty. The amendment, which passed on an 85-11 vote, was based on the bill the Dale Long Public Safety Officers' Benefits Improvements Act of 2012.
Despite affecting the Justice Department instead of the Defense Department, Leahy said the amendment was important because it helps take care of families of all first responders by clarifying existing benefits.
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