Bill > HR3317

This bill aims to enhance financial protections for federal employees who die in the line of duty by expanding and standardizing death gratuity payments across various government agencies. The legislation increases the standard death gratuity payment to $100,000 for eligible federal employees who die from injuries sustained in connection with their employment, such as through criminal acts, terrorism, or natural disasters, with annual adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index. The bill establishes a clear order of precedence for who receives the gratuity, prioritizing a designated beneficiary, then surviving spouse, children, parents, estate executor, or state-designated recipient. The legislation covers employees across different federal sectors, including the Federal Aviation Administration, Transportation Security Administration, and Veterans Health Administration, and ensures that these death gratuity payments are not taxable. Additionally, the bill increases funeral expense reimbursement from $800 to $8,800, also with annual adjustments, and provides an emergency supplemental appropriations mechanism to fund these payments in case of large-scale incidents like natural disasters or terrorist attacks. The goal is to provide more comprehensive financial support to the families of federal employees who die while serving their country.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3317/all-info