H.R. 5677 · 110th Congress
To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to prohibit the importation into the United States of plastinated human remains.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- W. Akin
- Introduced
- 2008-04-02
- Latest action
- 2008-04-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Summary
Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to make it unlawful for a person to import plastinated human remains into the United States. Imposes civil penalties, including forfeiture of the remains, for violation of such prohibition. Requires enforcement by the Secretary of Homeland Security.