Title 22 — Foreign Relations and IntercourseRelease 119-73
§5507 Recovery and disposition of remains and personal effects
Title 22 › Chapter CHAPTER 64— - UNITED STATES RESPONSE TO TERRORISM AFFECTING AMERICANS ABROAD › § 5507
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The State Department must help bring U.S. citizens' remains and belongings home from abroad, working with foreign authorities and U.S. airlines, and must make rules to assist victims' families.
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Title 22, §5507
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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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22 U.S.C. § 5507
Title 22 — Foreign Relations and Intercourse
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73