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HR 1591 112th Congress House Armed Forces and National Security Assault and harassment offenses Cemeteries and funerals Civil actions and liability Military personnel and dependents Protest and dissent Right of privacy Virginia

SERVE Act of 2011

Introduced: April 15, 2011 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 25, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
May 18, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Apr 29, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Apr 15, 2011
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 15, 2011
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Sanctity of Eternal Rest for Veterans Act of 2011 or SERVE Act of 2011 - Amends the federal criminal code concerning the prohibition on disruptions of funerals of members or former members of the Armed Forces to increase the period covered under such prohibition from one to two hours before and after a military funeral. Includes within such unlawful conduct any disturbance or disruption occurring within 500 feet of the residence of a surviving member of a deceased's immediate family. Provides civil remedies, including actual and statutory damages.

Makes identical changes under federal veterans' provisions concerning the prohibition on certain demonstrations and disruptions at national cemeteries, including Arlington National Cemetery.

What's happening now August 25, 2011

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

 Committees of jurisdiction 6
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 1 Republican 2