S 2078
Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act
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This bill, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, increases death gratuities and funeral allowances for Federal employees who die in the line of duty. It raises the death gratuity to $100,000, adjusted annually, and establishes a clear order of precedence for distributing these payments to beneficiaries, including designated survivors and children. The bill also provides additional funding for funeral expenses and clarifies eligibility for death gratuities related to injuries sustained while serving abroad, and includes reporting requirements to ensure accountability.
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