I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1928 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 5, 2017 Mr. Connolly (for himself and Mr. Thomas J. Rooney of Florida ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Appropriations A BILL To provide a permanent appropriation of funds for the payment of death gratuities and related benefits for survivors of deceased members of the uniformed services in event of any period of lapsed appropriations.