H.J.Res. 53 · 117th Congress · House

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit the use of slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for a crime.

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Introduced
Jun 17, 21
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
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Signed into Law
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Executive Summary

This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that prohibits slavery and involuntary servitude as a criminal punishment.

Action Timeline

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  1. NOV 01, 2022•Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

  2. JUN 17, 2021•IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. JUN 17, 2021•IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  4. JUN 17, 2021•IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Committees

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Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

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Referred: Nov 1, 2022

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Judiciary Committee

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Referred: Jun 17, 2021

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