S 815 · 112th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

SERVE Act of 2011

Introduced 2011-04-13· Sponsored by Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 112-116.(2011-06-08)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Sanctity of Eternal Rest for Veterans Act of 2011 or SERVE Act of 2011 - Amends the federal criminal code concerning the prohibition on disruptions of funerals of members or former members of the Armed Forces to increase the period covered under such prohibition from one to two hours before and after a military funeral. Includes within such unlawful conduct any disturbance or disruption occurring within 500 feet of the residence of a surviving member of a deceased's immediate family. Provides civil remedies, including actual and statutory damages. Makes identical changes under federal veterans' provisions concerning the prohibition on certain demonstrations and disruptions at national cemeteries, including Arlington National Cemetery.…

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Cosponsors (20)

9 Democrats10 Republicans1 Independent