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119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1030 
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. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 5, 2025 
Ms. STRICKLAND introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans’ 
Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in 
each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdic-
tion of the committee concerned 
A BILL 
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. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Flight 293 Remem-
brance Act’’. 
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SEC. 2. PROGRAM TO SUPPORT FAMILIES OF MEMBERS OF 
THE ARMED FORCES WHO DIED IN NON-COM-
BAT MILITARY PLANE CRASHES. 
(a) IDENTIFICATION.—Not later than one year after 
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of 
Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans 
Affairs, shall— 
(1) identify and document all non-combat mili-
tary plane crashes categorized as ‘‘Operational Loss/ 
Non-War Loss’’— 
(A) based on a thorough review of records 
of the Department of Defense starting with cal-
endar year 1984; and 
(B) for such crashes that occurred before 
calendar year 1984, using information obtained 
from other organizations; and 
(2) develop and maintain a publicly accessible 
database of the names, ranks, and service details of 
all members of the Armed Forces who died in such 
crashes. 
(b) ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES.—The Secretary of 
Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans 
Affairs, shall provide assistance to the families of members 
of the Armed Forces who died in crashes described in sub-
section (a)(1)— 
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(1) to ensure that those families are aware of 
and have full access to the benefits, resources, and 
support services available from the Department of 
Defense; 
(2) to offer personalized guidance on navigating 
and applying for those benefits, resources, and serv-
ices, including financial assistance, counseling serv-
ices, and survivor benefits tailored to non-combat 
losses; and 
(3) to connect those families with community 
and peer support networks that allow them to meet 
and share experiences with others who have faced 
similar losses. 
(c) DESIGNATED POINT
OF CONTACT.—The Sec-
retary of Defense shall establish a designated point of con-
tact within the Department of Defense— 
(1) to be responsible for guiding families of 
members of the Armed Forces who died in crashes 
described in subsection (a)(1) through the benefits 
process; 
(2) to provide those families with updates on— 
(A) the availability of new programs, serv-
ices, and benefits; 
(B) changes to law that may affect the eli-
gibility of those families for support; and 
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(C) advancements in efforts to recover 
members who died in crashes described in sub-
section (a)(1); and 
(3) to liaise with relevant agencies, such as the 
Department of Veterans Affairs, and local support 
organizations to ensure those families receive coordi-
nated, streamlined assistance. 
(d) CONSULTATIONS.—In carrying out this section, 
the Secretary of Defense may consult with organizations 
with knowledge of and expertise relating to crashes de-
scribed in subsection (a)(1). 
(e) REPORT REQUIRED.—Not later than 2 years 
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary 
of Defense shall submit to Congress a report on efforts 
carried out under this section that includes— 
(1) the number of families receiving support 
under subsection (b) and a description of the types 
of support those families received; 
(2) an assessment of progress made in devel-
oping the database required by subsection (a)(2) 
that includes an estimate of the percentage of crash-
es described in subsection (a)(1) that have been in-
cluded in the database as of the date of the report; 
(3) an assessment of the effectiveness of efforts 
carried out under this section and the satisfaction of 
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the families of members of the Armed Forces who 
died in crashes described in subsection (a)(1); and 
(4) any recommendations for legislative changes 
to improve efforts carried out under this section. 
(f) NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISIONS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—For the purpose of applying 
the prohibitions against discrimination on the basis 
of disability under section 504 of the Rehabilitation 
Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794), on the basis of sex 
under title IX of the Education Amendments of 
1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.), or on the basis of 
race, color, or national origin under title VI of the 
Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.), 
programs and activities funded or otherwise finan-
cially assisted in whole or in part under this section 
to provide assistance to families under this section, 
even if carried out directly by the Department of 
Defense or the Department of Veterans Affairs, are 
considered to be education programs and activities 
receiving Federal financial assistance. 
(2) ENFORCEMENT.—The Secretary of Defense 
and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall effec-
tuate the provisions of paragraph (1) by issuing reg-
ulations, applicable to officers or employees of the 
Department of Defense or Department of Veterans 
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Affairs, respectively, who provide assistance under 
this section directly, including provisions specifying 
how the corresponding Secretary shall enforce the 
regulations. 
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