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US HR3683

US HR3683
Gregg Wenzel Clandestine Heroes Parity Act


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Introduced
07/10/2019
In Committee
07/10/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To amend the Central Intelligence Agency Act of 1949 to provide death benefits to the survivors of certain individuals, and for other purposes. This bill requires the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to pay death benefits substantially similar to those authorized for members of the Foreign Service. CIA employees and individuals affiliated with the CIA who die during an assignment in a foreign country shall qualify for such benefits. The CIA shall pay the survivor of such a deceased individual an amount equal to one year's salary for certain senior executive branch officials, such as the Deputy Secretary of State.

AI Summary

This bill, the Gregg Wenzel Clandestine Heroes Parity Act, amends the Central Intelligence Agency Act of 1949 to provide death benefits to the survivors of certain CIA employees and affiliated individuals who die during an assignment in a foreign country, regardless of whether the death was due to the performance of duty or an act of terrorism. The bill requires the CIA to pay a death benefit equal to one year's salary at the level II of the Executive Schedule (currently around $200,000) to the designated survivor of the deceased individual. The bill applies retroactively to deaths since September 11, 2001 and going forward, and prohibits the CIA from modifying existing regulations in a way that would limit or reduce the individuals covered by the new death benefits.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select). (on 07/10/2019)

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