Fairness for Families of Fallen Sailors Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jun 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.
What just happenedJun 30, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateJun 30, 2020
- Jun 30, 2020IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Jun 30, 2020IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate