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S.J.Res. 17 (113th)

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.

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Introduced

13 June 2013

Last action

13 June 2013 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT], Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR], Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC], Sen. Coats, Daniel [R-IN], Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS], Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME], Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX], Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID], Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY], Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE], Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. Heller, Dean [R-NV], Sen. Johanns, Mike [R-NE], Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ], Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK], Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID], Sen. Roberts, Pat [R-KS], Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL], Sen. Sessions, Jeff [R-AL], Sen. Thune, John [R-SD], Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA], Sen. Ayotte, Kelly [R-NH], Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

10 August 2026

Rule of law

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Grants Congress the power to prohibit the physical desecration of the U.S. flag.

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Timeline

  1. 13 June 2013

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 13 June 2013

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4483)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 13 June 2013

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

Documents

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Introduced in Senate (text)

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

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