2011 US Code
Title 22 - Foreign Relations and Intercourse
Chapter 64 - UNITED STATES RESPONSE TO TERRORISM AFFECTING AMERICANS ABROAD (§§ 5501 - 5513)
Section 5507 - Recovery and disposition of remains and personal effects

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Publication TitleUnited States Code, 2006 Edition, Supplement 5, Title 22 - FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE
CategoryBills and Statutes
CollectionUnited States Code
SuDoc Class NumberY 1.2/5:
Contained WithinTitle 22 - FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE
CHAPTER 64 - UNITED STATES RESPONSE TO TERRORISM AFFECTING AMERICANS ABROAD
Sec. 5507 - Recovery and disposition of remains and personal effects
Containssection 5507
Date2011
Laws in Effect as of DateJanuary 3, 2012
Positive LawNo
Dispositionstandard
Source CreditPub. L. 101-604, title II, §208, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3085.
Statutes at Large Reference104 Stat. 3085
Public Law ReferencePublic Law 101-604

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22 USC § 5507 (2011)
§5507. Recovery and disposition of remains and personal effects

It is the policy of the Department of State (pursuant to section 2715 of this title) to provide liaison with foreign governments and persons and with United States air carriers concerning arrangements for the preparation and transport to the United States of the remains of citizens who die abroad, as well as the disposition of personal effects. The Secretary of State shall ensure that regulations and guidelines of the Department of State reflect such policy and that such assistance is rendered to the families of United States citizens who are killed in terrorist incidents and disasters abroad.

(Pub. L. 101–604, title II, §208, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3085.)

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