Flight 293 Remembrance Act

Senate Bill

S. 411

119th Congress

Flight 293 Remembrance Act

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 5, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Chuck Grassley

Senator

Republican

IA

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summary

This bill requires the Department of Defense to create a public database of all military service members who died in non-combat plane crashes since 1984. It also directs the Department to provide support services to the families of these service members, including help accessing benefits, counseling, and connecting with other families who experienced similar losses.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

SponsorChuck Grassley (R-IA)

Introduced2/5/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

ChamberSenate

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Flight 293 Remembrance Act

This bill requires the Department of Defense to create a public database of all military service members who died in non-combat plane crashes since 1984. It also directs the Department to provide support services to the families of these service members, inclu

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This bill requires the Department of Defense to create a public database of all military service members who died in non-combat plane crashes since 1984. It also directs the Department to provide support services to the families of these service members, including help accessing benefits, counseling, and connecting with other families who experienced similar losses.

Bill Number: 411
Sponsor: Chuck Grassley (R-IA)
Introduced: 2/5/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security

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Fact Sheet

Title: Flight 293 Remembrance Act
Bill Number: 411
Sponsor: Chuck Grassley (R-IA)
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Introduced: 2/5/2025
Summary: This bill requires the Department of Defense to create a public database of all military service members who died in non-combat plane crashes since 1984. It also directs the Department to provide support services to the families of these service members, including help accessing benefits, counseling

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill requires the Department of Defense to create a public database of all military service members who died in non-combat plane crashes since 1984. It also directs the Department to provide support services to the families of these service members, including help accessing benefits, counseling, and connecting with other families who experienced similar losses.

Last updated: 3/4/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The Department of Defense must identify and document all non-combat military plane crashes classified as 'Operational Loss/Non-War Loss' starting from 1984, and create a publicly accessible database with the names, ranks, and service details of service members who died in these crashes.
The Department must help families of these service members access available benefits, resources, and support services, including financial assistance, counseling, and survivor benefits.
A designated point of contact will be established within the Department of Defense to guide families through the benefits process and provide updates on new programs and services.
The Department of Defense must submit a report to Congress within two years detailing the number of families receiving support, progress on the database, and recommendations for improvements.
The bill includes nondiscrimination protections to ensure that assistance programs do not discriminate based on disability, sex, race, color, or national origin.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill primarily affects families of military service members who died in non-combat plane crashes, providing them with better access to support services and benefits they may not have known were available. It also creates a historical record honoring service members who died in these incidents. The bill requires the Department of Defense to dedicate resources to building the database and providing ongoing family support services.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Subjects

Aviation and airports

Congressional oversight

Military personnel and dependents

Veterans' pensions and compensation

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

411, 119th Congress (2025). "Flight 293 Remembrance Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-411

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