H.R. 5037 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Respect for America's Fallen Heroes Act
H.R. 5037 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Mar 29, 2006, sponsored by Mike Rogers with 205 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 29, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 205
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 109-228
What it does
Respect for America's Fallen Heroes Act - Prohibits a demonstration on the property of a cemetery under the control of the National Cemetery Administration or on the property of Arlington National Cemetery unless the demonstration has been approved by the cemetery superintendent or the director of the property on which the cemetery is located.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mike Rogers (R-MI). Co-sponsors: 99 Democrats, 106 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 29, 2006
- Passed the HouseMay 9, 2006
- Passed the SenateMay 24, 2006
- Sent to the PresidentMay 25, 2006
- Became lawMay 29, 2006
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-228. (May 29, 2006)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · May 9, 2006 · Passed408–3
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Respect for America’s Fallen Heroes ActHouse · May 9, 2006
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Veterans' Affairs Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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