United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

SJRES 17 — A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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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. Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

  2. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4483)

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 SJRES 17 do?
Constitutional Amendment - Grants Congress the power to prohibit the physical desecration of the U.S. flag.
Who sponsors SJRES 17?
SJRES 17 is sponsored by Orrin Hatch (R).
What is the current status of SJRES 17?
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 SJRES 17?
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