Rep. Boozman Comments on Vote to Ban Protests at Veterans' Funerals

Rep. Boozman Comments on Vote to Ban Protests at Veterans' Funerals

U.S. Representative John Boozman (R-AR) today issued the following statement on H.R. 5037, the "Respect for America's Fallen Heroes Act," which overwhelmingly passed the House of Representatives today:

"While we continue to support our troops as they serve on the frontlines, a very small percentage of misguided people have decided to make veterans' funerals a springboard for their agenda. The recent trend of protesting at the funerals of soldiers killed in action demeans the ultimate sacrifice that these brave individuals have made for each and every one of us."

"It is very disheartening to see that some people would rather make a statement than respect the sacrifices our veterans have made and allow their loved ones to grieve in peace. For this reason, we acted to prohibit demonstrations during a funeral or memorial service at a national cemetery."

"As Chairman of the House VA Economic Opportunity Subcommittee, I take the concerns of our veterans and their families very seriously. For this reason, I voted to restrict these diversionary actions and allow families to remember and memorialize their loved one with dignity they deserve."

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