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S.J.RES.15: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced May 6, 2009
- Latest Major Action May 6, 2009
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
26 (3 Democrats, 24 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Grants Congress the power to prohibit the physical desecration of the U.S. flag.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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May 6, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by David Vitter (R-La.) |