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Sons and Daughters of America Act

Introduced: September 21, 2006 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 21, 2006
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sep 21, 2006
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1795)
Sep 21, 2006
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Sons and Daughters of America Act - Amends the Revised Statutes of the United States to provide that the remedies for a civil action for deprivation of rights are limited to injunctive and declaratory relief where the deprivation: (1) consists of a violation of the right to freedom of speech secured by the Constitution; and (2) is the result of a statute, ordinance, regulation, custom, or usage which prohibits or restricts picketing, protesting, or demonstrating at a funeral or any other ceremony, procession, or memorial service held in connection with the burial or cremation of the dead.

Prohibits the award of attorney's fees with respect to the prevailing party in such a claim, including one in any action brought against the United States or any federal agency or official acting in his or her official capacity in any court.

What's happening now September 21, 2006

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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