S 2452 · 109th Congress · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Dignity for Military Funerals Act of 2006

Introduced 2006-03-16· Sponsored by Sen. Bayh, Evan [D-IN]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.(2006-03-16)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Dignity for Military Funerals Act of 2006 - Prohibits states or local governments from issuing permits for picketing during the funeral of a member or former member of the Armed Forces. Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit persons from picketing at the funeral of a member or former member of the Armed Forces. Imposes a fine and/or imprisonment of up to five years. Defines "picketing" as protest activities within 300 feet of a cemetery, mortuary, or church from one hour before to one hour after a funeral of a member of the Armed Forces.…

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Cosponsors (4)

1 Democrat3 Republicans