S. 4042 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit disruptions of funerals of members or former members of the Armed Forces.
S. 4042 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Sep 29, 2006, sponsored by Richard J. Durbin with 5 co-sponsors.
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
- Sep 29, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 5
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 109-464
What it does
Amends the federal criminal code to make it unlawful for any person to engage in an activity within 60 minutes before and after, and within a specified distance of, a funeral of a member or former member of the Armed Forces at a cemetery other than a national cemetery that intentionally disburbs or tends to disturb the peace or good order of such funeral or impedes access to such funeral.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Richard J. Durbin (D-IL). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 29, 2006
- Passed the SenateDec 7, 2006
- Passed the HouseDec 9, 2006
- Sent to the PresidentDec 20, 2006
- Became lawDec 22, 2006
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-464. (Dec 22, 2006)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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