H.J.Res. 53 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
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.
H.J.Res. 53 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Jun 17, 2021, sponsored by Nikema Williams with 193 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 17, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 193
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that prohibits slavery and involuntary servitude as a criminal punishment.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Nikema Williams (D-GA). Co-sponsors: 182 Democrats, 11 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 17, 2021
- 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. (Nov 1, 2022)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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