A bill to make the theft, embezzlement, or unlawful concealment of a flag of the United States an offense against the United States.

Summary

Amends the Federal criminal code to make it a misdemeanor for any person to unlawfully conceal, take, steal or embezzle any flag of the United States. Prohibits any person from receiving or disposing of such a flag. Provides for a fine of not more than $1,000, or imprisonment for not more than one year, or both.

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Timeline

1. 26 July 1985

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 26 July 1985

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 26 July 1985

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 31 July 1985

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

   Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 26 July 1985

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Steny Hoyer · D · Sponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

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