Title 22 — Foreign Relations and IntercourseRelease 119-73
§5503 Department of State notification of families of victims
Title 22 › Chapter CHAPTER 64— - UNITED STATES RESPONSE TO TERRORISM AFFECTING AMERICANS ABROAD › § 5503
Summary
Require the State Department to tell victims' families quickly and directly when a plane crash abroad affects U.S. citizens and to send timely written notice, even if others have already tried to notify them. The Secretary of State must issue rules and guidance within 60 days after November 16, 1990.
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Title 22, §5503
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(a)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)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.
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22 U.S.C. § 5503
Title 22 — Foreign Relations and Intercourse
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73