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Soldiers Targeted by Offensive Profiteering Act of 2006 (STOP Act)

Introduced: July 11, 2006 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps

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To President

Became law

Aug 10, 2006

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Jul 11, 2006

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Jul 11, 2006

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Soldiers Targeted by Offensive Profiteering Act of 2006 (STOP Act) - Prohibits any person, except with permission, from using the name or image of a protected individual in connection with any merchandise, retail product, impersonation, solicitation, or commercial activity in a manner calculated to: (1) connect the protected individual with that individual's service in the Armed Forces; and (2) convey the impression that such use is approved, endorsed, or authorized by the protected individual. Defines as a "protected individual" any person who: (1) is a member of the Armed Forces; or (2) was a member at any time after April 5, 1917, and, if not living, has a surviving spouse, child, parent, grandparent, or sibling.

Authorizes the Attorney General to bring actions to enjoin violations of this Act.

What's happening now August 10, 2006

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

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