Flight 293 Remembrance Act
Flight 293 Remembrance Act
Plain Language Summary
# Flight 293 Remembrance Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Flight 293 Remembrance Act would require the U.S. Department of Defense to create a public database documenting all non-combat military aircraft crashes and the service members who died in them. The bill aims to ensure these deaths are properly recorded and remembered, and to help families of deceased military personnel access benefits and support services they may be entitled to receive. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** This bill primarily affects families of military service members who have died in non-combat plane crashes, as well as the Department of Defense.
Key provisions include: (1) identifying and documenting all non-combat military plane crashes; (2) publishing a public database with names, ranks, and service information of those killed; and (3) requiring DOD to actively help families understand what benefits they qualify for, guide them through the application process, and connect them with support networks. The bill is named to honor and remember those lost in such incidents. **Current Status** The bill (S 411) was introduced in the 119th Congress by Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full Senate.
CRS Official Summary
Flight 293 Remembrance ActThis bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to identify and publish information related to non-combat military plane crashes and provide support to families of members of the Armed Forces who die in such crashes.Specifically, DOD must identify and document all non-combat military plane crashes categorized as Operational Loss/Non-War Loss. Further, DOD must develop and maintain a public database of the names, ranks, and service details of all members of the Armed Forces who died in such crashes.DOD must also provide assistance to the families of members of the Armed Forces who have died in non-combat crashes by (1) ensuring the families are aware of and have access to DOD benefits, resources, and support services; (2) offering personalized guidance on navigating and applying for such benefits, resources, and support services; and (3) connecting those families with community and peer support networks.Additionally, DOD must establish a designated point of contact for such families to guide them through the benefits process, provide certain updates, and liaise with relevant agencies or organizations to ensure coordinated assistance.The bill prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability, sex, race, color, or national origin in the provision of assistance and services under this bill.
Latest Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.