H.J.RES.80: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the States to prohibit the physical destruction of the flag of the United States and authorizing Congress to prohibit destruction of federally owned flags.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about congress
  • Introduced June 10, 1997
  • Latest Major Action June 16, 1997

Bill Sponsor

Bill Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Vests power in the States to prohibit the physical destruction of the U.S. flag and in the Congress to prohibit destruction of federally owned flags.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
For Further Action See H.J.Res.54.
June 10, 1997

Introduced in the House by Ron Paul (R-Texas)

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