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Bill117th CongressFiled Jun 17, 2021Crime and Law Enforcement
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.

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (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 happenedJun 17, 2021

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR](D-OR)Sponsor
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  1. Jun 17, 2021IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  2. Jun 17, 2021IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

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