H.R. 2989 would amend provisions of title 46, United States Code, popularly known as the Death on the High Seas Act to limit application of those provisions to maritime accidents.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log in to editAmends the wiki and beDeath on the firstHigh Seas Act to provide a detailed summary of the bill!)make provisions concerning commercial aviation accidents also applicable to maritime accidents.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 7/11/2007: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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== Points in Favor ==

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