Bills · HR 1030
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1030Aviation and airportsVeterans' pensions and compensation
Flight 293 Remembrance Act
INTRO FEB 5· LAST ACTION MAY 8
READING
4MIN
COSPONSORS
0
READER REACTIONS0 TOTAL
NO VOTES YET · BE THE FIRST
- Introduced only
LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses a gap in recognition and support for a specific group of military families who have experienced profound loss outside of traditional combat scenarios. Often, service members who die in non-combat incidents, like training accidents or transport crashes, do not receive the same public acknowledgment or comprehensive, streamlined support systems as those lost in war. This bill ensures that their sacrifice is remembered through a public database and that their families receive the full range of benefits and compassionate assistance they deserve, including financial aid, counseling, and peer support.
If this bill becomes law, these families will have clearer access to resources and a dedicated point of contact, reducing the burden of navigating complex government bureaucracies during a time of grief. If it doesn't pass, these families may continue to face challenges in accessing information and support, and the service members lost in non-combat incidents might not receive a centralized, lasting public remembrance.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to identify and document all non-combat military plane crashes since 1984 (and earlier using other sources).
This creates a comprehensive record of military personnel lost in non-combat aviation incidents, ensuring their sacrifices are formally acknowledged and documented.
PROVISION 02
Mandates the development and maintenance of a publicly accessible database listing the names, ranks, and service details of all members of the Armed Forces who died in these crashes.
This provision provides a centralized and public way to remember those who died in non-combat crashes, offering a place for families and the public to honor their service.
PROVISION 03
Requires the provision of assistance to families of these service members, including ensuring awareness and access to benefits, personalized guidance, and connections to support networks.
This offers crucial practical and emotional support to grieving families, helping them navigate complex systems and find community.
PROVISION 04
Establishes a designated point of contact within the Department of Defense to guide families through the benefits process, provide updates, and coordinate assistance.
This creates a clear, single point of contact for families, simplifying what can be a confusing and overwhelming process during a difficult time.
PROVISION 05
Includes nondiscrimination provisions, ensuring that programs providing assistance to families under this section comply with existing civil rights laws regarding disability, sex, race, color, or national origin.
This ensures that all eligible families receive fair and equal access to support and benefits, preventing discrimination in the provision of services.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 0
D· Washington
YRS IN OFFICE
5
BILLS LED
28
ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSMAY 8
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
FEB 5
Introduced in House
FEB 5
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.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1030
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 5, 2025
Last actionMay 8, 2025
READER REACTIONS
OVERALL SENTIMENT
No reactions yet. Be the first to weigh in.
Discussion
Loading comments...
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 5, 2025
House BillHR 1030Aviation and airportsVeterans' pensions and compensation
Flight 293 Remembrance Act
INTRODUCED FEB 5, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 8, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
0
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
