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H.R. 768

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Soldiers Targeted by Offensive Profiteering Act of 2011 (STOP Act)
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Committee
Latest Action · March 3, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Congress
112th (2011–2013)
Introduced
February 17, 2011
Sponsor
Rep. Dan BorenD
Cosponsors (1)
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Soldiers Targeted by Offensive Profiteering Act of 2011 (STOP Act) - Prohibits any person, except with permission, from using the name or image of a protected individual in connection with any merchandise, retail product, impersonation, solicitation, or commercial activity in a manner calculated to connect the protected individual with that individual's service in the Armed Forces. Defines as a "protected individual" any person who: (1) is a member of the Armed Forces; or (2) was a member at any time after April 5, 1917, and, if not living, has a surviving spouse, child, parent, grandparent, or sibling. Authorizes the Attorney General to bring actions to enjoin violations of this Act.

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