2020 US Code
Title 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

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Citation 22 U.S.C. § 5507 (2020)
Section Name §5507. Recovery and disposition of remains and personal effects
Section Text

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.

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

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 2, 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. 5507 - Recovery and disposition of remains and personal effects
Contains section 5507
Date 2020
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 13, 2021
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 104 Stat. 3085
Public Law References Public Law 101-604
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