Public Law 109-228 · H.R. 5037 · Became law

Respect for America's Fallen Heroes Act

Official title: “To amend titles 38 and 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain demonstrations at cemeteries under the control of the National Cemetery Administration and at Arlington National Cemetery, and for other purposes.”

House: voice vote · Senate: without objection
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The Senate passed it without objection on May 24, 2006. No individual votes are recorded.

It became law on May 29, 2006.

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