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H.Res. 492 (112th)

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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Introduced

12 December 2011

Last action

7 February 2012 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Sponsors

Rep. Ellmers, Renee L. [R-NC-2], Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

6 June 2025

Defence

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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.

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Timeline

  1. 12 December 2011

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 12 December 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 12 December 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 7 February 2012

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

    Source: Committee

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  • Introduced in House (text)

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