Special Agent Samuel Hicks Families of Fallen Heroes Act

Bill 111 HR 2711, also known as the Special Agent Samuel Hicks Families of Fallen Heroes Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to provide financial assistance to the families of federal law enforcement officers who are killed in the line of duty.

Specifically, the bill would provide a one-time payment of $150,000 to the surviving spouse or children of a federal law enforcement officer who dies as a result of a line-of-duty injury. This payment is intended to help ease the financial burden that families face after the loss of a loved one who served in law enforcement.

The bill is named in honor of Special Agent Samuel Hicks, who was a member of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and was killed in the line of duty in 2011. The legislation is designed to recognize the sacrifices made by law enforcement officers and their families, and to provide support to those who have lost a loved one in service to their country. Overall, the Special Agent Samuel Hicks Families of Fallen Heroes Act seeks to provide financial assistance and recognition to the families of federal law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.