To prevent the desecration of the United States flag.

Summary

Amends the Federal criminal code to establish penalties for desecrating the United States flag by displaying it on the floor or ground.

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Timeline

1. 23 March 1989

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 23 March 1989

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 23 March 1989

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 29 March 1989

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

   Source: Committee

5. 12 October 1989

   Committee

   See H.R.2978.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · — · Download file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 23 March 1989

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Sponsors

• Rep. Michel, Robert H. [R-IL-18] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Shumway, Norman D. [R-CA-14] · R · Cosponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

Related records

• related to ← Flag Protection Act of 1989
• related to ← A bill to prevent the desecration of the United States Flag.