SENATE BILL: COVID-19 Funeral Relief Assistance Act (Passed)

[Senator Spark]

This bill will address the important issue of decreasing expenses after the death of a loved one in Atlasia. Our citizens already are experiencing economic hardships related to losing employment due to COVID-19. On top of this, a death in the family compounds the already existing burden.

[Senator Spark]

After quickly looking up the cost of a funeral, apparently it is somewhere around 7300$; so here is my amendment to adjust for this, amounting to a 25% reduction on the grant and the spending

Here is the amendment:

SENATE BILL

To reduce the burden of COVID-19 related expenses for Atlasians

BE IT ENACTED IN BOTH HOUSES OF THE CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC OF ATLASIA ASSEMBLED,

COVID-19 Funeral Relief Assistance Act

Section 1. Purpose

a. Countless Atlasians lost their lives due to COVID-19 and it is the responsibility of the federal government to reduce the financial burden that Atlasians experience as a result of the losses of loved ones.
b. This bill shall establish a COVID-19 relief fund to lessen the burden of funeral expenses

Section 2. Eligibility for assistance for COVID-19 expenses

a. An Atlasian citizen must experience the death of a loved one due to the COVID-19 disease.
b. An Atlasian citizen must not have insurance to pay for such expenses
c. Prove COVID-19 as a cause of death pursuant to death certificate verified by a physician and coroner
d. The amount shall not exceed $10,000 $7500 to the affected individual

Section 3. Funding
a. The fund shall be established through the use of taxation and accrue an amount of $50,000,000 $37,500,000

Section 4. Distribution

a. Grants earmarked to the regions of the Republic of Atlasia
b. Regions must designate the grants to localities

That seems reasonable, but I believe, in the best interests of our citizens to strive for the original amount. As unforeseen circumstances arise, we should ensure that our citizens have the necessary discretionary amount.

[Senator Spark]

So hostile?

Indeed. I object to this proposed amount on those grounds.

[Senator Spark]

Nay

[Senator Spark]

Aye

[Senator Spark]

Aye