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H.R. 6157 (109th)

Sons and Daughters of America Act

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Introduced

21 September 2006

Last action

21 September 2006 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Rep. Tiahrt, Todd [R-KS-4], Rep. Ryun, Jim [R-KS-2], Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Ryan, Paul [R-WI-1], Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3], Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1], Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16], Rep. Linder, John [R-GA-7]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

15 August 2025

Rule of law

Summary

Sons and Daughters of America Act - Amends the Revised Statutes of the United States to provide that the remedies for a civil action for deprivation of rights are limited to injunctive and declaratory relief where the deprivation: (1) consists of a violation of the right to freedom of speech secured by the Constitution; and (2) is the result of a statute, ordinance, regulation, custom, or usage which prohibits or restricts picketing, protesting, or demonstrating at a funeral or any other ceremony, procession, or memorial service held in connection with the burial or cremation of the dead. Prohibits the award of attorney's fees with respect to the prevailing party in such a claim, including one in any action brought against the United States or any federal agency or official acting in his or her official capacity in any court.

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Timeline

  1. 21 September 2006

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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  2. 21 September 2006

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1795)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 21 September 2006

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 21 September 2006

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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