Bill · H.R. 1030· House(119-HR-1030)
Flight 293 Remembrance Act
- Introduced
- 2/5/2025
- Last activity
- 5/8/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Marilyn Strickland
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Flight 293 Remembrance Act aims to create a database of Armed Forces members who died in non-combat military plane crashes. The Secretary of Defense must identify these crashes, starting from 1984, and maintain a public record of the names and service details of the deceased. Additionally, the bill mandates providing assistance to the families of those lost in such accidents. This includes helping families access benefits, providing personalized guidance, and connecting them with support networks. A designated point of contact will be established to guide families through the benefits process and provide updates. Finally, the Secretary of Defense must submit a report to Congress regarding the progress and effectiveness of these efforts.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
The bill provides significant support and resource navigation for the families of deceased service members.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+5
The bill mandates assistance for families of deceased service members to access benefits, counseling, and support services.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
The bill requires the creation of a publicly accessible database of service members who died in non-combat plane crashes.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Information Access: The bill requires the development of a publicly accessible database containing the names, ranks, and service details of members who died in non-combat military plane crashes (Section 2(a)(2)). This provides transparency and recognition for the fallen.
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Financial and Emotional Support: Families will receive assistance regarding benefits, resources, and support services, including financial assistance, counseling, and survivor benefits (Section 2(b)(2)).
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Community Connection: The program aims to connect families with community and peer support networks where they can share experiences with others facing similar losses (Section 2(b)(3)).
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Guided Assistance: A designated point of contact will be established to help families navigate the benefits process and provide updates on new programs, legal changes, or recovery efforts (Section 2(c)).
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Streamlined Services: The designated contact will work with relevant agencies to ensure families receive coordinated and streamlined assistance (Section 2(c)(3)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+5Good For Low Income Households+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+3
- 5/8/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
- 2/5/2025
- 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.
- Introduced in House
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