A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.

Bill Number

SJRES 4

Introduced

Jan 16, 2003

Latest Action

By Senator Hatch from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report under authority of the order of the Senate of 07/2 ...

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Topics

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Commemorations Congress Congressional powers Constitutional amendments Crime and Law Enforcement Flags Freedom of speech Law

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Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Constitutional Amendment - Grants Congress the power to prohibit the physical desecration of the U.S. flag.

Actions

Aug 25, 2004

By Senator Hatch from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report under authority of the order of the Senate of 07/22/04. Report No. 108-334. Minority and Supplemental views filed.
Jul 20, 2004

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 646.
Jul 20, 2004

Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Hatch without amendment. Without written report.
Jul 20, 2004

Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jun 2, 2004

Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Constitution, Civil Rights and Property Rights. Approved for full committee consideration without amendment favorably.
Jun 2, 2004

Committee on the Judiciary referred to Subcommittee on Constitution, Civil Rights and Property Rights.
Mar 10, 2004

Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
Jan 16, 2003

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1085)
Jan 16, 2003

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1083-1085)
Jan 16, 2003

Introduced in Senate

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