S 815 112th Congress Senate 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 13, 2011 See on congress.gov

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Jun 8, 2011

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 112-116.

Apr 13, 2011

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

Apr 13, 2011

Introduced in Senate

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 June 8, 2011

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 112-116.

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