2019 US Code
Title 22 - Foreign Relations and Intercourse
Chapter 64 - United States Response to Terrorism Affecting Americans Abroad
Sec. 5503 - Department of State notification of families of victims

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Citation 22 U.S.C. § 5503 (2019)
Section Name §5503. Department of State notification of families of victims
Section Text (a) Department of State policy

It is the policy of the Department of State pursuant to section 2715 of this title to directly and promptly notify the families of victims of aviation disasters abroad concerning citizens of the United States directly affected by such a disaster, including timely written notice. The Secretary of State shall ensure that such notification by the Department of State is carried out notwithstanding notification by any other person.

(b) Department of State guidelines

Not later than 60 days after November 16, 1990, the Secretary of State shall issue such regulations, guidelines, and circulars as are necessary to ensure that the policy under subsection (a) is fully implemented.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 101–604, title II, §204, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3083.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 1, Title 22 - FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 22 - FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE
CHAPTER 64 - UNITED STATES RESPONSE TO TERRORISM AFFECTING AMERICANS ABROAD
Sec. 5503 - Department of State notification of families of victims
Contains section 5503
Date 2019
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 24, 2020
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 104 Stat. 3083
Public Law References Public Law 101-604
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