Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Armed Services Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
This legislation directs the Secretary of Defense, in collaboration with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to identify and document all non-combat military plane crashes categorized as "Operational Loss/Non-War Loss." This effort will involve a thorough review of Department of Defense records from 1984 onwards, supplemented by information from other organizations for crashes predating 1984. Within one year of enactment, a publicly accessible database must be developed and maintained, listing the names, ranks, and service details of all Armed Forces members who perished in these incidents. Furthermore, the bill establishes a program to provide comprehensive assistance to the families of these fallen service members. This includes ensuring families are aware of and have full access to available benefits, resources, and support services, offering personalized guidance on navigating these benefits, and connecting them with community and peer support networks . A designated point of contact within the Department of Defense will guide families through the benefits process, provide updates, and liaise with relevant agencies to ensure coordinated assistance. The Secretary of Defense is also required to submit a report to Congress within two years, detailing the program's progress, effectiveness, and any recommendations for legislative changes.
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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Flight 293 Remembrance Act
USA119th CongressHR-1030| House
| Updated: 5/8/2025
This legislation directs the Secretary of Defense, in collaboration with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to identify and document all non-combat military plane crashes categorized as "Operational Loss/Non-War Loss." This effort will involve a thorough review of Department of Defense records from 1984 onwards, supplemented by information from other organizations for crashes predating 1984. Within one year of enactment, a publicly accessible database must be developed and maintained, listing the names, ranks, and service details of all Armed Forces members who perished in these incidents. Furthermore, the bill establishes a program to provide comprehensive assistance to the families of these fallen service members. This includes ensuring families are aware of and have full access to available benefits, resources, and support services, offering personalized guidance on navigating these benefits, and connecting them with community and peer support networks . A designated point of contact within the Department of Defense will guide families through the benefits process, provide updates, and liaise with relevant agencies to ensure coordinated assistance. The Secretary of Defense is also required to submit a report to Congress within two years, detailing the program's progress, effectiveness, and any recommendations for legislative changes.
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.