Bill > S2078

This bill aims to increase financial support for federal employees who die in the line of duty by making several key changes to existing laws. Specifically, the bill establishes a new death gratuity payment of $100,000 for federal employees killed while performing their job duties, with annual adjustments based on the Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index. The bill also specifies a clear order of precedence for who receives the gratuity, starting with a designated beneficiary, then moving to surviving spouse, children, parents, estate executor, or state-determined recipient. Additionally, the legislation increases funeral expense reimbursement from $800 to $8,800, with annual adjustments, and provides provisions for death gratuities related to service with armed forces. The bill includes reporting requirements, mandating that agencies notify the Comptroller General within 15 business days of making such payments and requiring annual reports to congressional committees about the aggregate death gratuity payments. An emergency supplemental authorization is also included, allowing agencies to request additional funds to make these payments in case of natural disasters, terrorism, or other significant incidents that might strain agency resources.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2078/all-info