Bills · S 411
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 411Aviation and airportsVeterans' pensions and compensation
Flight 293 Remembrance Act
INTRO FEB 5· LAST ACTION FEB 5
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses a gap in how the nation recognizes and supports military families whose loved ones died in non-combat incidents, often in training or other operational accidents. Unlike those lost in combat, these service members and their families may not receive the same level of public acknowledgement or readily accessible specialized support, even though their sacrifices are equally profound. By creating a comprehensive database, it ensures these individuals are remembered and their service is officially documented.
If this bill becomes law, it would provide a more structured, accessible, and compassionate support system for affected families, helping them navigate complex benefits and connect with others who understand their unique grief. If it doesn't pass, families might continue to struggle with navigating bureaucratic processes on their own, and a centralized, publicly accessible record of these non-combat losses would not be established, potentially leaving many stories untold and sacrifices unacknowledged.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Department of Defense, with the Department of Veterans Affairs, to identify and document all non-combat military plane crashes, categorizing them as 'Operational Loss/Non-War Loss,' starting from 1984 and going back further where information is available.
This creates an official and comprehensive record of service members who died in non-combat aviation accidents.
PROVISION 02
Mandates the creation and maintenance of a publicly accessible online database containing the names, ranks, and service details of all members of the Armed Forces who died in these crashes.
This ensures public recognition and a historical record for these service members, offering a dedicated place for families and the public to remember them.
PROVISION 03
Establishes a program to provide support to the families of these service members, ensuring they are aware of and have access to all available benefits, resources, and support services, including financial aid and counseling.
This provides crucial assistance to grieving families, helping them navigate often complex systems to receive the support they need.
PROVISION 04
Requires the Department of Defense to set up a designated point of contact for these families, responsible for guiding them through the benefits process, providing updates, and coordinating assistance with other agencies and support organizations.
This offers a streamlined and personalized approach to support, reducing the burden on families during a difficult time.
PROVISION 05
Includes provisions to ensure programs offering assistance to families under this act adhere to nondiscrimination rules based on disability, sex, race, color, or national origin.
This guarantees that all eligible families receive fair and equal access to support services without discrimination.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 5
Introduced in Senate
FEB 5
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 411
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 5, 2025
Last actionFeb 5, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 5, 2025
Senate BillS 411Aviation and airportsVeterans' pensions and compensation
Flight 293 Remembrance Act
INTRODUCED FEB 5, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 5, 2025
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READING
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