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Increases the death gratuity payable to survivors upon the combat-related death of a member of the Armed Forces. Increases the maximum life insurance payable for a member of the uniformed service or a veteran.

Homeland Security Technology Improvement Act of 2005 - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for the transfer of certain counterterrorism technologies, equipment, and information to State and local law enforcement agencies.

Sets forth provisions regarding information sharing among Federal agencies and between Federal agencies and State and local governments. Prohibits certain acts relating to national and maritime security, including: (1) acts of destruction on passenger vessels; (2) resisting the boarding of vessels authorized by Federal law; (3) placing a device or substance that is likely to destroy or damage a vessel or its cargo; (4) discharging or releasing any dangerous substance with the intent to endanger human life, health, or welfare; (5) knowingly and willfully transporting an explosive device, biological agent, chemical weapon, radioactive or nuclear material, or terrorist aboard a vessel; and (6) offering or receiving anything of value to commit or aid terrorism or fraud affecting any secure or restricted area or seaport.

]]> Protecting America in the War on Terror Act of 2005 Short Titles as Introduced Protecting America in the War on Terror Act of 2005 Short Titles as Introduced for portions of this bill Homeland Security Technology Improvement Act of 2005 Short Titles as Introduced for portions of this bill Biopreparedness Act of 2005 Display Title Protecting America in the War on Terror Act of 2005 Official Title as Introduced A bill to strengthen and protect America in the war on terror. Introduced in Senate 2005-01-24T05:00:00Z 2005-04-06 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3263-3265) text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.