Bill118th CongressFiled Jun 14, 2023Crime and Law Enforcement
H.J.Res. 72
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 does
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What just happenedJun 14, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5](D-GA)Sponsor
129 cosponsors124 D5 R
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- Introduced in HouseJun 14, 2023
- Jun 14, 2023IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House