96th Congress > House > Vote 1238
Sponsor: KILDEE, Dale Edward (D-MI)
Description: TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 5888, PROVIDING DEATH BENEFITS TO SURVIVORS OF FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND FIREFIGHTERS. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3 REQUIRED)
Bill summary: (Measure passed House, amended, roll call #641 (313-56))
Directs the Secretary of Labor to pay a benefit of $50,000 to the survivors of any Federal law enforcement officer or fire fighter, as such terms are defined in this Act, who has died as the direct and proximate result of a personal injury inflicted by an outside force and in the line of duty. Sets forth the order of precedence as to the beneficiaries of such payment.
Authorizes the Secretary to make an interim payment not to exceed
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$3,000 to a survivor who, in the Secretary's determination, probably will receive such a benefit.
Declares that no such benefit shall be subject to execution or attachment.
Prohibits payment of such benefit: (1) if death was caused by the intentional misconduct, suicide, or intoxication of the officer or fire fighter; and (2) to any beneficiary whose actions contributed the death of the officer or fire fighter.
Authorizes the Secretary to prescribe the maximum fees which may be charged for services performed in connection with any claim for such a benefit.
Declares that the provisions of this Act shall apply with respect to injuries sustained on or after September 23, 1976.
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Bill titles: A bill to amend title 5 of the United States Code to provide death benefits to survivors of Federal law enforcement officers and firefighters, and for other purposes.
Original source documents: Digest of the Congressional Record vol. 161, p. 10830;
Links for more info on the vote: congress.gov
