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Fairness for Families of Fallen Sailors Act

USA116th CongressS-4111| Senate 
| Updated: 6/30/2020
Martha McSally

Martha McSally

Republican Senator

Arizona

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Timeline
Mar 13, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-6277
Introduced in House
Jun 30, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jun 30, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • March 13, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-6277
    Introduced in House


  • June 30, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 30, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6277: 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 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.
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Suggested Questions

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Timeline
Mar 13, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-6277
Introduced in House
Jun 30, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jun 30, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • March 13, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-6277
    Introduced in House


  • June 30, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 30, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Martha McSally

Martha McSally

Republican Senator

Arizona

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6277: 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