United States · Law · HR
H.R. 5037 (109th)
Respect for America's Fallen Heroes Act
Introduced
29 March 2006
Last action
29 May 2006 · President
Status
Became Public Law No: 109-228.
Sponsors
Rep. Rogers, Mike J. [R-MI-8], Rep. Buyer, Steve [R-IN-4], Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1], Rep. Reyes, Silvestre [D-TX-16], Rep. Ney, Robert W. [R-OH-18], Rep. Chocola, Chris [R-IN-2], Rep. Kennedy, Mark R. [R-MN-6], Rep. Weller, Jerry [R-IL-11], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-15], Rep. Sodrel, Michael E. [R-IN-9], Rep. Hayworth, J. D. [R-AZ-5], Rep. Walden, Greg [R-OR-2], Rep. Simmons, Rob [R-CT-2], Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Kline, John [R-MN-2], Rep. Gerlach, Jim [R-PA-6], Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11], Rep. Schwarz, John J.H. "Joe" [R-MI-7], Rep. Rogers, Mike D. [R-AL-3], Rep. Brown, Henry E., Jr. [R-SC-1], Rep. Ryun, Jim [R-KS-2], Rep. Davis, Geoff [R-KY-4], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. Musgrave, Marilyn N. [R-CO-4], Rep. Knollenberg, Joe [R-MI-9], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Rep. Miller, Candice S. [R-MI-10], Rep. Berry, Marion [D-AR-1], Rep. Porter, Jon C. [R-NV-3], Rep. Reichert, David G. [R-WA-8], Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Rep. Strickland, Ted [D-OH-6], Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27], Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19], Rep. Edwards, Chet [D-TX-17], Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-4], Rep. Chandler, Ben [D-KY-6], Rep. Tanner, John S. [D-TN-8], Rep. Hefley, Joel [R-CO-5], Rep. Hostettler, John N. [R-IN-8], Rep. Hart, Melissa A. [R-PA-4], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Subjects
Defence
Source updated
9 March 2026
Summary
Respect for America's Fallen Heroes Act - Prohibits a person from carrying out a demonstration: (1) at a cemetery under the control of the National Cemetery Administration or at Arlington National Cemetery, unless the demonstration has been approved by the cemetery superintendent or director; or (2) within 500 feet of a cemetery at which a funeral or memorial service is to be held, for a period beginning 60 minutes before and ending 60 minutes after the funeral or service, if such demonstration includes any individual making noise or a diversion that disturbs the peace or good order of the funeral or service. Amends the federal criminal code to provide criminal penalties for violations of such prohibitions. Expresses the sense of Congress that each state should enact legislation to restrict demonstrations near any military funeral.
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Timeline
29 March 2006
Introduced
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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
29 March 2006
Introduced
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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
29 March 2006
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
29 March 2006
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
5 April 2006
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Source: Committee
6 April 2006
Committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Source: Committee
24 April 2006
Committee
Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged.
Source: Committee
1 May 2006
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Source: Committee
9 May 2006
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
9 May 2006
Vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 3 (Roll no. 129). (text: CR H2199-2200)
Source: Floor
9 May 2006
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 3 (Roll no. 129).(text: CR H2199-2200)
Source: Floor
9 May 2006
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2199-2208)
Source: Floor
9 May 2006
Vote
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Source: Floor
9 May 2006
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5037.
Source: Floor
9 May 2006
Floor
Mr. Buyer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Source: Floor
10 May 2006
Introduced
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Source: IntroReferral
24 May 2006
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
24 May 2006
Passed
On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote. (text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H3209)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
24 May 2006
Passed
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.(text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H3209)
Source: NotUsed
24 May 2006
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5037.
Source: Floor
24 May 2006
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Buyer moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H3208-3211)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
24 May 2006
Floor
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5129-5130)
Source: Floor
24 May 2006
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Floor
25 May 2006
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
25 May 2006
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
29 May 2006
Became law
Became Public Law No: 109-228.
Source: President
29 May 2006
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
29 May 2006
President
Signed by President.
Source: President
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Enrolled Bill · — · Download file
- Public Law · 29 May 2006 · Download file
- Engrossed Amendment Senate · 24 May 2006 · Download file
- Received in Senate · 10 May 2006 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 9 May 2006 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 29 March 2006 · Download file
Documents
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Public Law (text)
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summary · EN · 29 May 2006
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Engrossed Amendment Senate (text)
Engrossed Amendment Senate · EN · 24 May 2006
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Engrossed Amendment Senate · EN · 24 May 2006
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Passed Senate amended
summary · EN · 24 May 2006
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Received in Senate · EN · 10 May 2006
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Received in Senate · EN · 10 May 2006
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Engrossed in House (text)
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Passed House without amendment
summary · EN · 9 May 2006
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 29 March 2006
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Sponsors
- Rep. Rogers, Mike J. [R-MI-8] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Buyer, Steve [R-IN-4] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Reyes, Silvestre [D-TX-16] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Ney, Robert W. [R-OH-18] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Chocola, Chris [R-IN-2] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Kennedy, Mark R. [R-MN-6] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Weller, Jerry [R-IL-11] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-15] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Sodrel, Michael E. [R-IN-9] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Hayworth, J. D. [R-AZ-5] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Walden, Greg [R-OR-2] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Simmons, Rob [R-CT-2] · R · Sponsor
- Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Kline, John [R-MN-2] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Gerlach, Jim [R-PA-6] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Schwarz, John J.H. "Joe" [R-MI-7] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Rogers, Mike D. [R-AL-3] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Brown, Henry E., Jr. [R-SC-1] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Ryun, Jim [R-KS-2] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Davis, Geoff [R-KY-4] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Musgrave, Marilyn N. [R-CO-4] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Knollenberg, Joe [R-MI-9] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Miller, Candice S. [R-MI-10] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Berry, Marion [D-AR-1] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Porter, Jon C. [R-NV-3] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Reichert, David G. [R-WA-8] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Strickland, Ted [D-OH-6] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Edwards, Chet [D-TX-17] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-4] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Chandler, Ben [D-KY-6] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Tanner, John S. [D-TN-8] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Hefley, Joel [R-CO-5] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Hostettler, John N. [R-IN-8] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Hart, Melissa A. [R-PA-4] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] · R · Cosponsor
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