DOE and NASA Interagency Research Coordination Act

Senate Bill

S. 3029

119th Congress

DOE and NASA Interagency Research Coordination Act

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 22, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Dan Sullivan

Senator

Republican

AK

Cosponsors

3

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Summary

This bill increases the death and funeral benefits for federal employees who die while serving their country. It raises the death benefit from $10,000 to $100,000 and the funeral benefit from $800 to $8,800, with both amounts adjusted annually for inflation.

Latest Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 385.

SponsorDan Sullivan (R-AK)

Introduced10/22/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

ChamberSenate

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DOE and NASA Interagency Research Coordination Act

This bill increases the death and funeral benefits for federal employees who die while serving their country. It raises the death benefit from $10,000 to $100,000 and the funeral benefit from $800 to $8,800, with both amounts adjusted annually for inflation.

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This bill increases the death and funeral benefits for federal employees who die while serving their country. It raises the death benefit from $10,000 to $100,000 and the funeral benefit from $800 to $8,800, with both amounts adjusted annually for inflation.

Bill Number: 3029
Sponsor: Dan Sullivan (R-AK)
Introduced: 10/22/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Policy Area: Government Operations and Politics

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Fact Sheet

Title: DOE and NASA Interagency Research Coordination Act
Bill Number: 3029
Sponsor: Dan Sullivan (R-AK)
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced: 10/22/2025
Summary: This bill increases the death and funeral benefits for federal employees who die while serving their country. It raises the death benefit from $10,000 to $100,000 and the funeral benefit from $800 to $8,800, with both amounts adjusted annually for inflation.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill increases the death and funeral benefits for federal employees who die while serving their country. It raises the death benefit from $10,000 to $100,000 and the funeral benefit from $800 to $8,800, with both amounts adjusted annually for inflation.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act This bill increases benefits to survivors of federal employees who die in the line of duty. Specifically, the bill increases the death benefit for federal employees from $10,000 to $100,000 and increases the funeral benefit from $800 to $8,800. Both amounts must be adjusted annually for inflation.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Increases the death benefit for federal employees killed in the line of duty from $10,000 to $100,000
Increases the funeral benefit from $800 to $8,800, with both amounts adjusted annually for inflation
Aims to better support the families of federal workers who make the ultimate sacrifice

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would provide more financial support to the surviving family members of federal employees who lose their lives while serving the public. This could make a significant difference for these families during a difficult time, helping to cover funeral costs and provide a more meaningful death benefit. The increased benefits would apply to all eligible federal workers, from administrative staff to law enforcement and first responders.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Related Subjects

Employee benefits and pensions

Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management

Inflation and prices

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3029, 119th Congress (2025). "DOE and NASA Interagency Research Coordination Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-3029

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