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H.J.Res. 106 (116th)

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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Introduced

16 December 2020

Last action

16 December 2020 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Kwanza Hall

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

18 November 2025

Rule of law

Summary

This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that prohibits slavery and involuntary servitude as a criminal punishment.

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Timeline

  1. 16 December 2020

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 16 December 2020

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7162-7163, CR H7225)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 16 December 2020

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 16 December 2020

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

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Introduced in House (text)

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