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H.R. 5755 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006

Soldiers Targeted by Offensive Profiteering Act of 2006 (STOP Act)

H.R. 5755 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Jul 11, 2006, sponsored by Dan Boren with 106 co-sponsors.

During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Jul 11, 2006
Co-sponsors
106
Policy area
Armed Forces and National Security

What it does

Soldiers Targeted by Offensive Profiteering Act of 2006 (STOP Act) - Prohibits any person, except with permission, from using the name or image of a protected individual in connection with any merchandise, retail product, impersonation, solicitation, or commercial activity in a manner calculated to: (1) connect the protected individual with that individual's service in the Armed Forces; and (2) convey the impression that such…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Dan Boren (D-OK). Co-sponsors: 56 Democrats, 50 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJul 11, 2006
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (Aug 10, 2006)

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