The purpose of this legislation, known as the Flight 293 Remembrance Act, is to honor members of the Armed Forces who have died in non-combat military plane crashes and to provide support to their families. The act aims to create a comprehensive database documenting these tragic incidents and ensure that families receive the necessary assistance and resources. Key provisions of the act include the requirement for the Secretary of Defense, in collaboration with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to identify and document all non-combat military plane crashes since 1984.