S.2452 - Dignity for Military Funerals Act of 2006

A bill to prohibit picketing at the funerals of members and former members of the armed forces. view all titles (2)

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  • Short: Dignity for Military Funerals Act of 2006 as introduced.
  • Official: A bill to prohibit picketing at the funerals of members and former members of the armed forces. as introduced.

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3/16/2006--Introduced.Dignity for Military Funerals Act of 2006 - Prohibits states or local governments from issuing permits for picketing during the funeral of a member or former member of the Armed Forces.Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit persons from picketing at the funeral

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3/16/2006--Introduced.
Dignity for Military Funerals Act of 2006 - Prohibits states or local governments from issuing permits for picketing during the funeral of a member or former member of the Armed Forces.
Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit persons from picketing at the funeral of a member or former member of the Armed Forces. Imposes a fine and/or imprisonment of up to five years.
Defines "picketing" as protest activities within 300 feet of a cemetery, mortuary, or church from one hour before to one hour after a funeral of a member of the Armed Forces.

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