Senate Bill 4111
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Fairness for Families of Fallen Sailors Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jun 30, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4111
Congress
116
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Fairness for Families of Fallen Sailors Act
This bill allows legal action for damages from the death of a member of the Armed Forces resulting from a collision on the high seas beyond 12 nautical miles from the U.S. shore while the member was serving on a U.S. military vessel. The action shall be for the exclusive benefit of the member's spouse, parent, child, dependent relative, or estate and shall allow for pecuniary and nonpecuniary damages.
June 30, 2020
06/30/2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
06/30/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:46:07 PM