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- H.J.RES.19
H.J.RES.19: 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.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced Jan. 18, 2013
- Latest Major Action Feb. 28, 2013
- See the seven similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (All Republicans)
When this bill was on the Most Viewed List on Congress.gov
| Week Ending | Rank |
|---|---|
| Aug. 17, 2014 | 4th |
| Aug. 10, 2014 | 6th |
Bill Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Grants Congress the power to prohibit the physical desecration of the U.S. flag.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Feb. 28, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice.
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| Jan. 18, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Jan. 18, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Jo Ann Emerson (R-Mo.) |