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.
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- 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
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
Floor (Not started)
Law (Not started)
What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.