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S.1335: Flag Protection and Free Speech Act of 1995
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about public lands and natural resources
- Introduced Oct. 19, 1995
- Latest Major Action Oct. 19, 1995
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Flag Protection and Free Speech Act of 1995 - Amends the Federal criminal code to revise provisions prohibiting desecration of the U.S. flag. Subjects any person who destroys or damages a U.S. flag with the primary purpose and intent to incite or produce imminent violence or a breach of the peace, in circumstances where the person knows it is reasonably likely to do so, to a $100,000 fine or one year's imprisonment or both. Subjects to a...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
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| Oct. 19, 1995 |
Introduced in the Senate by Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) |