S. 4111 · 116th Congress
Fairness for Families of Fallen Sailors Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Martha McSally
- Introduced
- 2020-06-30
- Latest action
- 2020-06-30 · Introduced in Senate
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.