H.Res. 492 · 112th Congress
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.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Renee Ellmers
- Introduced
- 2011-12-12
- Latest action
- 2012-02-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Summary
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.