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H.R. 2346 105th Congress House

Veterans' Memorials Protection Act of 1997

Official title: To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit desecration of Veterans' memorials.

Introduced: October 13, 1998 See on congress.gov
Crime and Law Enforcement Armed Forces and National SecurityCommemorationsDestruction of propertyFines (Penalties)
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Monuments and memorialsPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesSentences (Criminal procedure)
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This bill died when the 105th Congress ended
It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 7, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Jul 31, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 31, 1997
Introduced in House
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 Latest action August 7, 1997

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Veterans' Memorials Protection Act of 1997 - Amends the Federal criminal code to impose penalties upon individuals who, in circumstances affecting interstate or foreign commerce, willfully injure or commit any degradation against any structure on public property commemorating the service of U.S. military personnel.

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Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 2
D
Sherman, Brad
California · Oct 13, 1998
SANDLIN, MAX
· Oct 10, 1998
 D
Bishop, Sanford D.
Georgia · Oct 7, 1998
FROST, MARTIN
· Oct 7, 1998
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2346: Veterans' Memorials Protection Act of 1997. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-2346/
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