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S. 2779 109th Congress Senate

Respect for America's Fallen Heroes Act

Official title: A bill to amend titles 38 and 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain demonstrations at cemeteries under the control of the National Cemetery Administratio… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: A bill to amend titles 38 and 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain demonstrations at cemeteries under the control of the National Cemetery Administration and at Arlington National Cemetery, and for other purposes.

Introduced: May 10, 2006 See on congress.gov
Armed Forces and National Security Cemeteries and funeralsCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCrime and Law EnforcementFines (Penalties)
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It never became law before the 109th Congress (2005–2006) 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.
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May 10, 2006
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 10, 2006
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action May 10, 2006

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Respect for America's Fallen Heroes Act - Prohibits a person from carrying out a demonstration: (1) at a cemetery under the control of the National Cemetery Administration or at Arlington National Cemetery, unless the demonstration has been approved by the cemetery superintendent or director; or (2) within 500 feet of a cemetery at which a funeral or memorial service is to be held, for a period beginning 60 minutes before and ending 60 minutes after the funeral or service, if such demonstration includes any individual making noise or a diversion that disturbs the peace or good order of the funeral or service.

Amends the federal criminal code to provide criminal penalties for violations of such prohibitions.

Expresses the sense of Congress that each state should enact legislation to restrict demonstrations near any military funeral.

 Related & companion bills 3
  • HR 5037 Identical bill Respect for America's Fallen Heroes Act
  • S 2452 Dignity for Military Funerals Act of 2006
  • S 4042 A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit disruptions of funerals of members or former members of the A…
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 2779: Respect for America's Fallen Heroes Act. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-S-2779/
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"S. 2779: Respect for America's Fallen Heroes Act." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-S-2779/.
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S. 2779, 109th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/109-S-2779/.
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