Don't Tax Our Fallen Public Safety Heroes Act

Bill 114 s 916, also known as the Don't Tax Our Fallen Public Safety Heroes Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to ensure that the families of public safety officers who have died in the line of duty do not have to pay taxes on the federal benefits they receive as a result of their loved one's sacrifice.

Specifically, the bill seeks to amend the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from gross income any federal, state, or local government benefit payments made to the survivors of public safety officers who have died in the line of duty. This would apply to benefits such as the Public Safety Officers' Benefits program, which provides financial assistance to the families of fallen officers.

The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers from both parties recognizing the importance of providing financial support to the families of fallen public safety officers. Supporters of the bill argue that these families have already suffered a great loss and should not be burdened with additional taxes on the benefits they receive. Overall, the Don't Tax Our Fallen Public Safety Heroes Act aims to provide much-needed financial relief to the families of fallen public safety officers and ensure that they are able to receive the full benefits they are entitled to without being taxed.