House Joint Resolution 727, sponsored by Representative Moon, urges the United States Congress to take legislative action to repatriate the remains of thirteen sailors from the USS Intrepid, who were killed during an attack on Tripoli, Libya, on September 4, 1804. The resolution highlights the tragic circumstances surrounding their deaths, including the abuse of their remains and the desecration of their graves over the years. Currently, five of the sailors are buried in Protestant Cemetery, while eight are located near the walls of Tripoli Castle.

The resolution calls for the federal government to take necessary steps to exhume the remains, identify them through forensic analysis if possible, and provide a proper military burial in a veterans cemetery or Arlington National Cemetery at the Tomb of the Unknowns. It emphasizes the importance of honoring these American heroes and ensuring they receive the respect and recognition they deserve. A certified copy of the resolution will be sent to key congressional leaders and the Tennessee Congressional delegation.