Fairness for Families of Fallen Sailors Act

House Bill 6277 - Fairness for Families of Fallen Sailors Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-02-08T23:17:29Z

Explore the details of House Bill 6277 Fairness for Families of Fallen Sailors Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/8/2022, 11:17 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 6277

Fairness for Families of Fallen Sailors Act

This bill allows the personal representative of a military service member to bring a civil action against those responsible for the service member's death if the service member was killed in an accident while serving aboard a U.S. military vessel on the high seas.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6277

Bill HR 6277 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 13, 2020. Bill HR 6277 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 13, 2020. Bill HR 6277's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of March 13, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6277

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6277

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Accidents

- Civil actions and liability

- Marine and inland water transportation

- Military facilities and property

- Military personnel and dependents

- Transportation safety and security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6277

Fairness for Families of Fallen Sailors Act

To amend title 46, United States Code, to provide for a cause of action by the family of a military service member who dies from an accident on the high seas, and for other purposes.

Fairness for Families of Fallen Sailors Act