To establish the United States Capitol Police Memorial Fund on behalf of the families of Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut of the United States Capitol Police.
Latest action (7 Aug 1998): Became Public Law No: 105-223.
What this bill does
H.R. 4354 established the United States Capitol Police Memorial Fund in the U.S. Treasury following the deaths of Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut of the U.S. Capitol Police. The Fund would hold donations designated for it and split payments equally—50 percent to the family of Detective Gibson and 50 percent to the family of Private First Class Chestnut. Contributions to the Fund would be treated as tax-deductible charitable gifts, and payments made from the Fund to the families would not be subject to federal, state, or local income or gift taxes; the Fund itself would be tax-exempt.
The bill directly affects the surviving spouses and children of the two officers, who would receive the financial support, as well as the U.S. Capitol Police Board, which is charged with administering the Fund and setting rules—subject to approval by the Senate Rules and Administration Committee and the House Oversight Committee—for how and when payments are made. The Board is also required to appoint a financial adviser or trustee to help the families manage the disbursed funds, and to distribute any remaining balance within six months of enactment.
The bill was introduced on July 30, 1998, by Rep. Newt Gingrich and passed through Congress quickly, being signed into law by the President on August 7, 1998. As enacted legislation, no further congressional action is required; implementation now rests with the Capitol Police Board.
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Official summary
Establishes the U.S. Capitol Police Memorial Fund on behalf of the families of Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut of the U.S. Capitol Police. Requires appointment of a financial adviser or trustee, as appropriate, for the families of the officers to advise on Fund disbursements.
Timeline
7 Aug 1998
Became Public Law No: 105-223.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 4354 do?
- H.R. 4354 established the United States Capitol Police Memorial Fund in the U.S. Treasury following the deaths of Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut of the U.S. Capitol Police. The Fund would hold donations designated for it and split payments equally—50 percent to the family of Detective Gibson and 50 percent to the family of Private First Class Chestnut. Contributions to the Fund would be treated as tax-deductible charitable gifts, and payments made from the Fund to the families would not be subject to federal, state, or local income or gift taxes; the Fund itself would be tax-exempt. The bill directly affects the surviving spouses and children of the two officers, who would receive the financial support, as well as the U.S. Capitol Police Board, which is charged with administering the Fund and setting rules—subject to approval by the Senate Rules and Administration Committee and the House Oversight Committee—for how and when payments are made. The Board is also required to appoint a financial adviser or trustee to help the families manage the disbursed funds, and to distribute any remaining balance within six months of enactment. The bill was introduced on July 30, 1998, by Rep. Newt Gingrich and passed through Congress quickly, being signed into law by the President on August 7, 1998. As enacted legislation, no further congressional action is required; implementation now rests with the Capitol Police Board.
- Has H.R. 4354 become law?
- Yes. H.R. 4354 has been enacted. Status last updated 7 Aug 1998.
- Who sponsored H.R. 4354?
- H.R. 4354 was sponsored by Rep. Gingrich, Newt [R-GA-6] (R-GA), with 14 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 4354?
- Became Public Law No: 105-223. (7 Aug 1998).
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