Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Walkinshaw asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 3317, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
Summary
The bill creates a standardized death gratuity of $100,000, adjusted for inflation, for federal employees who die while performing their duties. It sets a clear order of who receives the payment and makes the benefit tax‑free. The measure also raises the allowable funeral expense reimbursement and extends the gratuity to certain FAA, TSA, and Veterans Health Administration staff.
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