United States · Bill · SJRES
S.J.Res. 40 (105th)
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.
Introduced
4 February 1998
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Status
By Senator Hatch from Committee on Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 105-298. Minority views filed.
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Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the Congress shall have power to prohibit the physical desecration of the U.S. flag.
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5 official files
Reported to Senate (text)
Reported to Senate (text)
Reported to Senate · EN · 24 June 1998
Reported to Senate (PDF)
Reported to Senate · EN · 24 June 1998
Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 4 February 1998
Introduced in Senate (PDF)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 4 February 1998
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 4 February 1998
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/40
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/105/sjres/40