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S.J.RES.17: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing Congress 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 June 13, 2013
- Latest Major Action June 13, 2013
- See the six similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
23 (All 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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June 13, 2013 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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June 13, 2013 |
Introduced in the Senate by Orrin G. Hatch (R-Utah) |