H.R. 3480 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Let Our Veterans Rest in Peace Act of 2008
H.R. 3480 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Sep 6, 2007, sponsored by Christopher Carney with 43 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 6, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 43
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 110-384
What it does
Let Our Veterans Rest in Peace Act of 2008 - Directs the U.S. Sentencing Commission to review and, if appropriate, amend its sentencing guidelines and policy statements to provide adequate sentencing enhancements for any offense involving the desecration, theft, or trafficking in a grave marker, headstone, monument, or other object intended to permanently mark a veteran's grave.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Christopher Carney (D-PA). Co-sponsors: 25 Democrats, 18 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 6, 2007
- Passed the HouseMay 21, 2008
- Passed the SenateOct 2, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentOct 6, 2008
- Became lawOct 10, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-384. (Oct 10, 2008)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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