Fairness for Families of Fallen Sailors Act This bill allows legal action for damages from the death of a member of the Armed Forces resulting from a collision on the high seas beyond 12 nautical miles from the U.S. shore while the member was serving on a U.S. military vessel. The action shall be for the exclusive benefit of the member's spouse, parent, child, dependent relative, or estate and shall allow for pecuniary and nonpecuniary damages.
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Fairness for Families of Fallen Sailors Act
USA116th CongressS-4111| Senate
| Updated: 6/30/2020
Fairness for Families of Fallen Sailors Act This bill allows legal action for damages from the death of a member of the Armed Forces resulting from a collision on the high seas beyond 12 nautical miles from the U.S. shore while the member was serving on a U.S. military vessel. The action shall be for the exclusive benefit of the member's spouse, parent, child, dependent relative, or estate and shall allow for pecuniary and nonpecuniary damages.
AccidentsCivil actions and liabilityMarine and inland water transportationMilitary facilities and propertyMilitary personnel and dependentsTransportation safety and security