Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Congress should have the power to prohibit the desecration of the flag of the United States.

Summary

Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the reasoning of the opinion of the U.S. Supreme Court leading to the decision in Texas v. Johnson was flawed; (2) as a symbol of our nation, the flag of the United States is unique and deserves to be treated with respect of the highest order; and (3) Congress should have the power to prohibit the desecration of the flag.

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Timeline

1. 23 June 1999

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 23 June 1999

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 23 June 1999

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 25 August 1999

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

   Source: Committee

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• Introduced in House · 23 June 1999 · Download file

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Sponsors

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