US HB6277 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on March 13 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-03-13 - Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on March 13 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-03-13 - Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
To amend title 46, United States Code, to provide for a cause of action by the family of a military service member who dies from an accident on the high seas, and for other purposes.
Title
Fairness for Families of Fallen Sailors Act
Sponsors
Rep. Veronica Escobar [D-TX] | Rep. Rodney Davis [R-IL] | Rep. Guy Reschenthaler [R-PA] | Rep. Donald Norcross [D-NJ] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2020-03-13 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
2020-03-13 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
SB4111 (Related) 2020-06-30 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Subjects
Accidents
Armed forces and national security
Civil actions and liability
Marine and inland water transportation
Military facilities and property
Military personnel and dependents
Transportation safety and security
Armed forces and national security
Civil actions and liability
Marine and inland water transportation
Military facilities and property
Military personnel and dependents
Transportation safety and security
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/6277/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6277/BILLS-116hr6277ih.pdf |