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S.J.RES.21: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit the use of slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for a crime.
About This Bill
- Introduced June 17, 2021
- Latest Major Action June 17, 2021
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
14 (13 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - June 17, 2021
Bill Summary
This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that prohibits slavery and involuntary servitude as a criminal punishment.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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June 17, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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June 17, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) |