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CARTER COSPONSORS BILL PROTECTING FALLEN SOLDIERS FROM EXPLOITATION

07/13/06

Washington, DC, Jul 13, 2006 - U.S. Representative John Carter (TX-31) is a cosponsor of a bill that would ban the unauthorized use of a fallen soldier’s name or image for commercial or political purposes. H.R. 5772, the Military Fallen Heroes Protection Act, was introduced in light of recent political ads and for-profit practices that use the names and images of deceased soldiers without the expressed consent from their families.

“Our nation’s brave soldiers put their lives on the line everyday for our freedom and sovereignty,” Congressman Carter said. “For those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, it is our responsibility to protect their honor and memory—not exploit their sacrifice for commercial or political gain. Individuals and organizations that participate in such despicable practices should be ashamed of themselves. I am pleased to cosponsor a bill that will prohibit the exploitation of America’s heroes. Although we cannot repay our service men and women for their sacrifices, I will continue to fight to protect their honor.”

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