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Fairness for Families of Fallen Sailors Act
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
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6277
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential 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
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6277
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