S. 815 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Sanctity of Eternal Rest for Veterans Act of 2011
S. 815 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Apr 13, 2011, sponsored by Olympia J. Snowe with 37 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 13, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 37
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Olympia J. Snowe (R-ME). Co-sponsors: 19 Democrats, 17 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 13, 2011
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 112-116. (Jun 8, 2011)
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Other Armed Forces and National Security bills in the 112th Congress
- H.R. 1363: Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Amendments, 2011
- H.R. 754: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011
- H.R. 1383: Restoring GI Bill Fairness Act of 2011
- H.R. 2646: Veterans Health Care Facilities Capital Improvement Act of 2011
- S. 894: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2011
- H.R. 2447: To grant the congressional gold medal to the Montford Point Marines.
- H.R. 1540: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
- H.R. 1892: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
- H.R. 4045: To modify the Department of Defense Program Guidance relating to the award of Po…
- H.R. 1627: Honoring America's Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012
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