H.R. 5921 · 111th Congress

Support for Families of the Fallen Act

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2010-07-29
Latest action
2010-09-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Summary

Support for Families of the Fallen Act - Increases the death gratuity paid with respect to a member of the Armed Forces killed in action by: (1) the total amount of social security taxes paid before and during such military service; and (2) any federal taxes paid on self-employment income.

Makes such increase payable through the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund.