What does Preamble of Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To provide and expand gratuities for employees killed in the line of duty, and for other purposes,' aims to provide and expand gratuities for employees killed in the line of duty. The bill was introduced by Mr. Connolly and Mr. Fitzpatrick.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act

What does INCREASING DEATH GRATUITY FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYEES KILLED IN THE of Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act do?

This section amends Title 5 of the United States Code to establish an 'Employee Death Gratuity Payments' section. It provides for a death gratuity payment of $100,000 to the beneficiary of a federal employee who dies as a result of injuries incurred in connection with their employment or due to a criminal act, terrorism, or natural disaster, among other circumstances. The gratuity amount is adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index. The order of precedence for receiving the gratuity is beneficiary designation, then surviving spouse, child, grandchildren, parents, and finally the executor or administrator of the estate. Payments under this section are not considered taxable income. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and Veterans Health Administration (VHA) employees are specifically included under this provision. Section 651 of the Treasury, Postal Service, and General Government Appropriations Act, 1997, is repealed.

What does FUNERAL EXPENSES. of Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act do?

This section amends Section 8134(a) of title 5, United States Code, regarding funeral expenses. The amendment increases the funeral expense amount from $800 to $8,800. The amount will be adjusted annually by the percentage determined by the Secretary of Labor. Payments under this subsection are not includible in the gross income of the recipient for tax purposes. The amendments apply to deaths occurring on or after the date of enactment of this Act.

What does DEATH GRATUITY FOR INJURIES INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH of Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act do?

This section amends Section 8102a of Title 5, United States Code, concerning death gratuities for injuries incurred in connection with an employee's service with an armed force. The amount of the death gratuity is adjusted annually by the Secretary of Labor based on the Consumer Price Index. Any compensation payable under this section is reduced by amounts payable under other U.S. government programs, excluding amounts under section 5569(d). If a covered person lacks eligible survivors and has not designated an alternate recipient, the payment is made to the personal representative of their estate. Payments under this section are not considered gross income for federal tax purposes. The amendments apply to deaths occurring on or after the date of enactment of this Act.

What does AGENCY GRATUITY FOR DEATHS SUSTAINED IN THE LINE OF DUTY of Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act do?

This section amends the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to change the term 'dependents' to 'beneficiaries' in section 413. It authorizes death gratuity payments to surviving beneficiaries of employees who die from injuries sustained abroad. The head of an executive agency must make these payments pursuant to guidance issued under subsection (c). Guidance must be issued within 60 days of the enactment of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014. A death gratuity payment is made only if the death resulted from an injury sustained in the performance of duty.

What does ADJUSTMENT OF CERTAIN DEATH GRATUITIES UNDER TITLE 10 OF THE of Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act do?

This section amends Section 1478 of Title 10, United States Code, concerning death gratuities. The monetary amount of death gratuities is adjusted annually, effective each March 1, based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The adjustment is calculated using the percentage change in the CPI from December of the preceding year to December of the year prior. Payments received under this section are not considered taxable income under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The amendments apply to deaths occurring on or after the enactment date of this Act.

What does EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. of Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act do?

This section authorizes emergency supplemental appropriations for agencies affected by natural disasters, acts of terrorism, or other incidents. The head of an agency, with the concurrence of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, determines the need for additional funds. Congress is encouraged to take action on requests for supplemental appropriations within 30 days.

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Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act

Last updated: 4/27/2026 · Introduced: 5/9/2025

Author: Gerald Connolly (D-VA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a $100,000 death gratuity payment, adjusted annually for inflation, to the beneficiaries of federal employees who die due to work-related injuries or specific incidents like criminal acts, terrorism, or natural disasters.
The bill increases the amount provided for funeral expenses from $800 to $8,800, with annual adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index, and ensures these payments are not considered taxable income.
The legislation authorizes emergency supplemental appropriations for federal agencies responding to natural disasters, terrorism, or other incidents, requiring congressional action within 30 days of a request.

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