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H.R. 5921 (111th)

Support for Families of the Fallen Act

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Introduced

29 July 2010

Last action

16 September 2010 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Sponsors

Jerry McNerney

Subjects

Defence, Taxation

Source updated

14 August 2025

Defence · Taxation

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.

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Timeline

  1. 29 July 2010

    Introduced

    Referred to House Armed Services

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 29 July 2010

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 29 July 2010

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 29 July 2010

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 16 September 2010

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

    Source: Committee

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