Bill · S. 411· Senate(119-S-411)
Flight 293 Remembrance Act
- Introduced
- 2/5/2025
- Last activity
- 2/5/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Patty Murray
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- 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 will identify and document these crashes, including those dating back before 1984. This includes developing a publicly accessible database of names, ranks, and service details. Additionally, the bill provides for assistance to families of those who died in these crashes. This assistance includes guidance on benefits, financial assistance, and connection to support networks. Finally, the Secretary of Defense will establish a designated point of contact to guide these families through the process.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+6
The bill provides direct support, benefits assistance, and community connections for the families of deceased service members.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+5
The bill provides specialized support, financial assistance, and benefits guidance for families of members who died in non-combat crashes.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+2
The bill offers financial assistance and help accessing benefits to families of deceased service members.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Creation of a Public Database: The Secretary of Defense will develop 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 a way to document and recognize these individuals.
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Access to Benefits and Resources: Families will be provided assistance to ensure they are aware of and have full access to benefits, resources, and support services from the Department of Defense (Section 2(b)(1)).
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Personalized Guidance: The bill offers personalized guidance for navigating and applying for benefits, which can include financial assistance, counseling services, and survivor benefits tailored to non-combat losses (Section 2(b)(2)).
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Support Networks: Families can be connected with community and peer support networks to meet and share experiences with others facing similar losses (Section 2(b)(3)).
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Dedicated Support Personnel: The establishment of a designated point of contact within the Department of Defense helps guide families through the benefits process and provides updates on new programs, law changes, and recovery efforts (Section 2(c)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned in the 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+6Good For Low Income Households+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- 2/5/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Dan SullivanRepublican · Alaska