Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act

This legislation would increase the one-time death payment and the funeral allowance for families of Federal employees who die, including those killed in the line of duty. It updates parts of federal law that cover payments for missing persons and for disability or death related to federal service .

These changes aim to provide greater financial help to families during a very difficult time by raising the amounts paid after a federal worker’s death and helping cover funeral costs .

• Who is affected: Families of Federal employees who die, including in the line of duty .
• What changes: Higher death gratuity and higher funeral allowance under title 5 of U.S. law .
• When: The provided text does not state an effective date .