S. 330 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Veterans' Memorial Preservation and Recognition Act of 2003
S. 330 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Feb 6, 2003, sponsored by Ben Campbell with 28 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 6, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 28
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 108-29
What it does
Veterans' Memorial Preservation and Recognition Act of 2003 - Establishes criminal penalties for willfully injuring or destroying or attempting to injure or destroy any structure, plaque, statue, or other monument on public property commemorating the service of any person(s) in the U.S. armed forces. Requires that veterans cemeteries be treated as sites permitting supplemental guide signs on Federal-aid highways.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ben Campbell (R-CO). Co-sponsors: 11 Democrats, 17 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 6, 2003
- Passed the SenateMar 27, 2003
- Passed the HouseMay 20, 2003
- Sent to the PresidentMay 22, 2003
- Became lawMay 29, 2003
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-29. (May 29, 2003)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · May 20, 2003 · Passed419–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Veterans’ Memorial Preservation and Recognition ActHouse · May 20, 2003
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Other Armed Forces and National Security bills in the 108th Congress
- H.R. 2658: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2004
- H.R. 1516: National Cemetery Expansion Act of 2003
- H.R. 3365: Military Family Tax Relief Act of 2003
- H.R. 2559: Military Construction Appropriations Act, 2004
- H.R. 1588: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004
- H.R. 1683: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2003
- S. 1156: Veterans Health Care, Capital Asset, and Business Improvement Act of 2003
- H.R. 2417: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004
- H.R. 2297: Veterans Benefits Act of 2003
- H.R. 100: Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
Committees
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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