H.J.Res. 47 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States giving Congress power to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.
H.J.Res. 47 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Apr 30, 2009, sponsored by Jo Ann Emerson with 84 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 30, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 84
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Constitutional Amendment - Grants Congress the power to prohibit the physical desecration of the U.S. flag.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jo Ann Emerson (R-MO). Co-sponsors: 25 Democrats, 59 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 30, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. (Jun 12, 2009)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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