To develop a database of members of the Armed Forces who died in non-combat military plane crashes and to provide support to the families of such members, and for other purposes.
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMs. Strickland introduced the following bill; which was referred to …
Summary
What This Bill Does
The Flight 293 Remembrance Act establishes a program to support families of military service members who died in non-combat plane crashes. It requires the Department of Defense to create a publicly accessible database documenting all such crashes dating back to 1984, including the names, ranks, and service details of those who died.
Who Benefits and How
Families of service members killed in non-combat military aviation accidents are the primary beneficiaries. They will receive personalized guidance on navigating military benefits, financial assistance, counseling services, and survivor benefits. The bill also connects these families with peer support networks to share experiences with others who faced similar losses.
Who Bears the Burden and How
The Department of Defense must allocate staff and resources to research historical crash records, build and maintain the database, and provide ongoing family support services. The Department of Veterans Affairs shares responsibility for coordinating benefits. Both agencies must ensure these programs comply with federal anti-discrimination laws.
Key Provisions
- Creates a publicly accessible database of all military members killed in non-combat plane crashes, drawing from DoD records since 1984 and other sources for earlier incidents
- Establishes a designated point of contact within the DoD to guide affected families through the benefits process
- Requires personalized assistance helping families access financial support, counseling, and survivor benefits
- Mandates a report to Congress within 2 years on program effectiveness and family satisfaction
- Applies federal anti-discrimination protections (disability, sex, race, color, national origin) to all program activities
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
The bill aims to establish a database for members of the Armed Forces who died in non-combat military plane crashes, provide support to their families, and ensure equal access to benefits without discrimination.
Policy Domains
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of Defense
- "the_administrator"
- → None
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
A program initiated by the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to identify and document non-combat military plane crashes categorized as Operational Loss/Non-War Loss. It involves developing a publicly accessible database of deceased service members' details and providing personalized guidance and support to their families.
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