H.J.Res. 72 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
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. 72 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Jun 14, 2023, sponsored by Nikema Williams with 129 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 14, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 129
- 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: 124 Democrats, 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 14, 2023
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (Jun 14, 2023)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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