United States · Bill · S
S. 1338 (101st)
Biden-Roth-Cohen Flag Protection Act of 1989
Introduced
18 July 1989
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By Senator Biden from Committee on Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 101-152. Additional and minority views filed.
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Summary
Biden-Roth-Cohen Flag Protection Act of 1989 - Amends the Federal criminal code to apply criminal penalties for desecration of the U.S. flag to maintaining the flag on the floor or ground. Eliminates knowingly casting contempt on the flag as an element of desecration.
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Reported to Senate · EN
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Introduced in Senate · EN
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 18 July 1989
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/101st-congress/senate-bill/1338
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/101/s/1338