H.R. 4913 (112th): To require designated military command responsibility and accountability for the care, handling, and transportation of the remains of a deceased member of the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps who died overseas, from the place of death, through the defense mortuary system, until the remains are accepted by the member’s next of kin, in order to ensure that the deceased member is treated with dignity, honor, and respect.

Introduced:
Apr 26, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Mike Coffman [R-CO6]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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This bill was introduced on April 26, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

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Introduced Apr 26, 2012
Referred to Committee Apr 26, 2012
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1 cosponsors (1D) (show)
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House Armed Services

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Last updated Apr 26, 2012.
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4/26/2012--Introduced.
Requires the Secretary of Defense (DOD), within 60 days after the enactment of this Act, to ensure the continuous military command responsibility and accountability for the care, handling, and transportation of the remains of each deceased member of the Armed Forces who dies overseas, beginning with initial recovery of the remains, through the defense mortuary system, until their interment or when the remains are otherwise accepted by the person designated to direct their disposition.

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