§ 5503. Department of State notification of families of victims

Statutes | 22 U.S.C. § 5503 | 2018

(a) Department of State policy. It is the policy of the Department of State pursuant to section 43 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act [22 USCS § 2715] to directly and promptly notify the families of victims of aviation disasters abroad concerning citizens of the United States directly affected by such a disaster, including timely written notice. The Secretary of State shall ensure that such notification by the Department of State is carried out notwithstanding notification by any other person.

(b) Department of State guidelines. Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [enacted Nov. 16, 1990], the Secretary of State shall issue such regulations, guidelines, and circulars as are necessary to ensure that the policy under subsection (a) is fully implemented.