HRES 492 · 112th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

Expressing the firm belief that disposing of any part of the remains of a deceased member of the Armed Forces as medical waste is repugnant, disrespectful and should not to be tolerated.

Introduced 2011-12-12· Sponsored by Rep. Ellmers, Renee L. [R-NC-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.(2012-02-07)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Expresses the firm belief that: (1) disposing any part of the remains of a deceased member of the Armed Forces as medical waste is repugnant, disrespectful, and intolerable; (2) such practice should cease and all military branches should take steps to prevent the recurrence of such repugnant acts, including cessation of any further association with the mortuary in question; and (3) information should be provided promptly, respectfully, and with contrition to any family member of a deceased member of the Armed Forces who inquires after the treatment of remains left in the care of the military or otherwise.…

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Cosponsors (3)

3 Republicans