HR 5755 · 109th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

Soldiers Targeted by Offensive Profiteering Act of 2006 (STOP Act)

Introduced 2006-07-11· Sponsored by Rep. Boren, Dan [D-OK-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.(2006-08-10)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Soldiers Targeted by Offensive Profiteering Act of 2006 (STOP Act) - Prohibits any person, except with permission, from using the name or image of a protected individual in connection with any merchandise, retail product, impersonation, solicitation, or commercial activity in a manner calculated to: (1) connect the protected individual with that individual's service in the Armed Forces; and (2) convey the impression that such use is approved, endorsed, or authorized by the protected individual. Defines as a "protected individual" any person who: (1) is a member of the Armed Forces; or (2) was a member at any time after April 5, 1917, and, if not living, has a surviving spouse, child, parent, grandparent, or sibling. Authorizes the Attorney General to bring actions to enjoin violations of this Act.…

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Cosponsors (20)

11 Democrats9 Republicans