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H.R. 1591 (112th)

SERVE Act of 2011

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Introduced

15 April 2011

Last action

25 August 2011 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Sponsors

Rep. Bass, Charles F. [R-NH-2], Rep. Matheson, Jim [D-UT-2], Rep. Guinta, Frank C. [R-NH-1], Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5], Rep. Rooney, Thomas J. [R-FL-17], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Harper, Gregg [R-MS-3], Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9], Rep. Cardoza, Dennis A. [D-CA-18], Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2], Rep. Culberson, John Abney [R-TX-7], Rep. Barletta, Lou [R-PA-11], Rep. Johnson, Bill [R-OH-6], Rep. Ross, Dennis A. [R-FL-15], Rep. Kissell, Larry [D-NC-8], Rep. Rigell, E. Scott [R-VA-2], Rep. Hanna, Richard L. [R-NY-22], Rep. Grimm, Michael G. [R-NY-11], Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7], Rep. Emerson, Jo Ann [R-MO-8], Rep. Ross, Mike [D-AR-4], Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-10], Rep. Meehan, Patrick [R-PA-7], Rep. LoBiondo, Frank A. [R-NJ-2], Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8], Rep. Ellmers, Renee L. [R-NC-2], Rep. Miller, Candice S. [R-MI-10], Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5], Rep. Jenkins, Lynn [R-KS-2], Rep. Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53], Rep. Yoder, Kevin [R-KS-3], Rep. Dent, Charles W. [R-PA-15], Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9], Rep. West, Allen B. [R-FL-22], Rep. Austria, Steve [R-OH-7]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

5 December 2025

Defence

Summary

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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Timeline

  1. 15 April 2011

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 15 April 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 15 April 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 29 April 2011

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

    Source: Committee

  5. 18 May 2011

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

    Source: Committee

  6. 25 August 2011

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

    Source: Committee

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