Death Benefits Extended to Families of Fallen TSA Officers
This bill extends federal death benefits, previously reserved for public safety officers, to employees of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). If a TSA employee dies while performing duties related to protecting national transportation systems, their family will be eligible for financial support. The provisions apply retroactively to incidents occurring on or after October 31, 2013.
Key points
TSA employees are now eligible for federal death benefits if they die in the line of duty protecting transportation systems.
This change provides crucial financial support and recognition for the families of fallen TSA officers.
The law is retroactive, covering deaths that occurred since October 31, 2013.
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