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S.J.Res. 171 (101st)

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the display and care for the flag of the United States of America.

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Introduced

23 June 1989

Last action

23 June 1989 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Sponsors

Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

10 August 2026

Rule of law

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the Congress shall have the power to enact any law that: (1) affects the display, use, and physical integrity of any flag of the United States; and (2) prohibits conduct against the flag including publicly mutilating, defacing, defiling, burning, or trampling upon any flag of the United States, including civil and criminal penalties.

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Timeline

  1. 23 June 1989

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 23 June 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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