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No more death gratuities for deceased Members of Congress' families.

This bill aims to stop the payment of special death gratuities from public funds to the families of deceased Members of Congress. This means taxpayer money will no longer be used for such benefits, which could be seen as a step towards greater financial accountability in government.
Key points
Prohibits the payment of death gratuities from public funds to the widows, widowers, or heirs of deceased Members of Congress.
The bill does not affect the payment of unpaid salaries or other sums due to deceased Members of Congress.
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Print number: 117_HR_412
Sponsor: Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8]
Process start date: 2021-01-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To prohibit the payment of death gratuities to the surviving heirs of deceased Members of Congress.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_412.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits the payment of death gratuities from public funds to the widows, widowers, or heirs of deceased Members of Congress.
  • The bill does not affect the payment of unpaid salaries or other sums due to deceased Members of Congress.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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