Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States giving Congress power to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.

Bill Number

HJRES 61

Introduced

Feb 2, 2017

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

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Topics

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Constitution and constitutional amendments First Amendment rights National symbols

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Summary

Constitutional Amendment

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to authorize Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the U.S. flag.

Actions

Feb 8, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Feb 2, 2017

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 2, 2017

Introduced in House

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