Chairman Buyer continues leadership to protect
the dignity of military families 

Washington, D.C. — American families suffering the loss of a loved one will be protected as they grieve by legislation soon to be introduced by Chairman Steve Buyer (R-IN), Representative Mike Rogers (R-MI) and Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Chairman Jeff Miller (R-Fla.).  Chairman Buyer and Congressman Rogers have been working on draft language to restrict protests at funerals at national cemeteries for 60 minutes before or after a funeral.  This bill also restricts protesters to 500 feet or more from the grave site or individuals they are protesting.     

Chairman Buyer who brought this issue to the attention of the American people in a floor speech before Congress on March 2, and invited administration dignitaries to attend a military funeral in Kokomo, IN for Army Sgt. Rickey Jones, killed in combat in Baghdad, shares the outrage of the American people at the despicable demonstrations of a few.

“It is outrageous, appalling and indecent for an American citizen to commit perversions against a military family grieving at their loss,” said Chairman Buyer.

“With this legislation I seek to protect the dignity that all military veterans and their families so rightfully deserve,” said Chairman Buyer.

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