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H.J.Res. 13 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012

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. 13 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Jan 7, 2011, sponsored by Jo Ann Emerson with 91 co-sponsors.

During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Jan 7, 2011
Co-sponsors
91
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: 11 Democrats, 80 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJan 7, 2011
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. (Jan 24, 2011)

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Committees

  • Judiciary Committee

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