Families of covered federal workers who die because of their jobs would get a standard $100,000 payment. The bill would also raise funeral aid, adjust key benefits for inflation, and make the payments tax-free.
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Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure, Homeland Security, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Latest action on H.R. 3317: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure, Homeland Security, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects the families and other named beneficiaries of covered federal workers who die because of their jobs. It also affects certain federal civilians working with the military or serving overseas. Some transportation, veterans health, Foreign Service, and military programs would change as well. Federal agencies would need to decide eligibility, process payments, and plan for higher costs.
Why this matters: A job-related death can leave a family with sudden bills and lost income. This bill would provide larger and more predictable payments soon after that loss. Inflation increases would help the benefits keep their value, while tax-free treatment would let recipients keep the full amount. Clear payment rules could reduce family disputes. Costs could rise, however, and payment delays could still happen after a major event if an agency needs extra money from Congress.
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Officially: Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act
Families of covered federal workers who die because of their jobs would get a standard $100,000 payment. The bill would also raise funeral aid, adjust key benefits for inflation, and make the payments tax-free.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend H.R.3317. Modern Action explains what the bill does, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Sitting in Oversight and Government Reform
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure, Homeland Security, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (5/9/2025)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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