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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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US HJRES 101 · House Joint Resolution · 119th Congress

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In committee
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House
Sponsors
25
Latest action
Jun 13, 2025

What it does

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment granting Congress the authority to prohibit the physical desecration of the U.S. flag. If ratified by three-fourths of state legislatures within seven years, it would allow Congress to pass laws banning acts such as burning or damaging the flag. The resolution affects all individuals and entities within U.S. jurisdiction by potentially enabling federal restrictions on expressive conduct involving the flag. It was introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary for further consideration.

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Jun 13, 2025

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Jun 13, 2025

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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