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.
AccidentsCivil actions and liabilityMarine and inland water transportationMilitary facilities and propertyMilitary personnel and dependentsTransportation safety and security
Fairness for Families of Fallen Sailors Act
USA116th CongressHR-6277| House
| Updated: 3/13/2020
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.
AccidentsCivil actions and liabilityMarine and inland water transportationMilitary facilities and propertyMilitary personnel and dependentsTransportation safety and security