H.J.Res. 9 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
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. 9 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Jan 6, 2015, sponsored by Steve Womack with 43 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 6, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 43
- 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
Steve Womack (R-AR). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 41 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 6, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. (Jan 12, 2015)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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