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Bill117th CongressFiled Jun 17, 2021Crime and Law Enforcement
H.J.Res. 53

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.

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 17, 2021)

This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that prohibits slavery and involuntary servitude as a criminal punishment.

What just happenedNov 1, 2022

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5](D-GA)Sponsor
193 cosponsors182 D11 R
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  1. Nov 1, 2022Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

    Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee
  2. Jun 17, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  3. Jun 17, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  4. Jun 17, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit the use of sla… — Informed