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118th Congress Crime and Law Enforcement

H.J.Res. 72: 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.

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Jun 14, 2023
  2. Passed House (not reached)
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, Jun 14, 2023

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

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Roll calls

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Amendments

0 offered

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Cosponsors

129

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

24 points earned
  1. 1Nikema Williams D-GA SponsorIntroduced, drew cross-party cosponsors, reached a cosponsor milestone5 events+24
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History

  1. Jun 14, 2023Introduced in the House by Nikema Williams.
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  1. Jun 14, 2023Introduced in House
  2. Jun 14, 2023Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.