The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee advanced the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act (S. 3029) on October 25, clearing it for consideration on the Senate floor. The bipartisan, FMA-endorsed legislation sponsored by Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ), would provide for a one-time benefit to survivors of civil servants killed in the line of duty.

“This legislation would improve and expand death gratuities for survivors of federal employees killed in the line of duty. The current rates have not kept up with the times, staying static since 1997, and the funeral allowance hasn’t changed since 1966. This important legislation recognizes the dangers federal employees subject themselves to when serving their fellow Americans and will help ensure their families and loved ones will be treated fairly if they make the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty,” said Craig Carter, FMA National President.

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