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New Rights for Families of Maritime Accident Victims

This act expands the rights of families of individuals who die in accidents on the high seas, allowing them to seek compensation for the deceased's pain and suffering and for the loss of care, comfort, and companionship. These changes aim to provide greater financial and legal support for affected loved ones, making it easier for them to pursue claims during difficult times.
Key points
Families of maritime accident victims can now seek compensation for the deceased's pre-death pain and suffering.
The act also allows for recovery of non-pecuniary damages for the loss of care, comfort, and companionship of a family member.
The scope of aviation accidents covered by the law has been broadened, removing the 'commercial' limitation.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_5584
Sponsor: Rep. Escobar, Veronica [D-TX-16]
Process start date: 2021-10-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Fairness for Fallen Sailors Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5584.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-10-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Families of maritime accident victims can now seek compensation for the deceased's pre-death pain and suffering.
  • The act also allows for recovery of non-pecuniary damages for the loss of care, comfort, and companionship of a family member.
  • The scope of aviation accidents covered by the law has been broadened, removing the 'commercial' limitation.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Escobar, Veronica [D-TX-16].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Courts and Law Family Transport