H.R.3480 - Let Our Veterans Rest in Peace Act of 2007 Sponsor: Christopher Carney / 110th Congress

Title
110th Congress - To direct the United States Sentencing Commission to assure appropriate enhancements of those involved in receiving stolen property where that property consists of grave markers of veterans, and for other purposes. hidemore...
Summary
To direct the United States Sentencing Commission to assure appropriate punishment enhancements for those involved in receiving stolen property where that property consists of grave markers of veterans, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
Status
The bill passed both the House and Senate and is being presented to the President.
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Vote Date:
October 02, 2008
Motion:
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Location:
Senate
Result:
Pass
  • 100 Yes Votes100%
  • 0 No Votes0%
  • 0 Not Voting0%
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Punishing Grave Robbers by Tiffany Hsieh, May 21, 2008 (9:22pm)

This bill tries to protect all grave sites from desecration. It mandates all states to review their sentencing guidelines to create “appropriately severe” punishments for theft, desecrating or trafficking in a veteran’s grave.

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