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Bill115th CongressFiled Feb 2, 2017Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
H.J.Res. 61

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.

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 2, 2017)

Constitutional Amendment

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to authorize Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the U.S. flag.

What just happenedFeb 8, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Womack, Steve [R-AR-3](R-AR)Sponsor
31 cosponsors31 R
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  1. Feb 8, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

    Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee
  2. Feb 2, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  3. Feb 2, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  4. Feb 2, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

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