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H.Res. 492

ResolutionFederalHouseIn Committee
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.
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Committee
Latest Action · February 7, 2012
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Congress
112th (2011–2013)
Introduced
December 12, 2011
Sponsor
Rep. Renee EllmersR
Cosponsors (3)
0D 3R
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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.

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