United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HJRES 47 — 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.

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Grants Congress the power to prohibit the physical desecration of the U.S. flag.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

  2. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HJRES 47 do?
Constitutional Amendment - Grants Congress the power to prohibit the physical desecration of the U.S. flag.
Who sponsors HJRES 47?
HJRES 47 is sponsored by Spencer Bachus (Republican).
What is the current status of HJRES 47?
This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HJRES 47?
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