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Fairness for Families of Fallen Sailors Act

USA116th CongressHR-6277| House 
| Updated: 3/13/2020
Veronica Escobar

Veronica Escobar

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (3)
Donald Norcross (Democratic)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Rodney Davis (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Fairness for Families of Fallen Sailors Act This bill allows the personal representative of a military service member to bring a civil action against those responsible for the service member's death if the service member was killed in an accident while serving aboard a U.S. military vessel on the high seas.
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Timeline
Mar 13, 2020
Introduced in House
Mar 13, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 30, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-4111
Introduced in Senate
  • March 13, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • March 13, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • June 30, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-4111
    Introduced in Senate

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 116-4111: Fairness for Families of Fallen Sailors Act
AccidentsCivil actions and liabilityMarine and inland water transportationMilitary facilities and propertyMilitary personnel and dependentsTransportation safety and security

Fairness for Families of Fallen Sailors Act

USA116th CongressHR-6277| House 
| Updated: 3/13/2020
Fairness for Families of Fallen Sailors Act This bill allows the personal representative of a military service member to bring a civil action against those responsible for the service member's death if the service member was killed in an accident while serving aboard a U.S. military vessel on the high seas.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline
Mar 13, 2020
Introduced in House
Mar 13, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 30, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-4111
Introduced in Senate
  • March 13, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • March 13, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • June 30, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-4111
    Introduced in Senate
Veronica Escobar

Veronica Escobar

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (3)
Donald Norcross (Democratic)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Rodney Davis (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 116-4111: Fairness for Families of Fallen Sailors Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AccidentsCivil actions and liabilityMarine and inland water transportationMilitary facilities and propertyMilitary personnel and dependentsTransportation safety and security