United States · Bill · S
S. 815 (112th)
SERVE Act of 2011
Introduced
13 April 2011
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Status
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 112-116.
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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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Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 13 April 2011
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Introduced in Senate · EN · 13 April 2011
Introduced in Senate
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/senate-bill/815
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/112/s/815