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- H.R.2312
H.R.2312: Flag Protection Act of 2001
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about public lands and natural resources
- Introduced June 26, 2001
- Latest Major Action July 16, 2001
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (5 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Flag Protection Act of 2001 - Amends the Federal criminal code to revise provisions regarding desecration of the flag to set penalties with respect to persons who: (1) destroy or damage a U.S. flag with intent to provoke, and in circumstances reasonably likely to produce, imminent violence or a breach of the peace; (2) steal or knowingly convert to their use, or the use of another, a U.S. flag belonging to the United States and intentionally...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| June 26, 2001 |
Introduced in the House by Rick Boucher (D-Va.) |