118th Congress · HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTIONBILL

H.J.Res. 72 — 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.

“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.”

Crime and law enforcement

Introduced Jun 14, 2023

Last action Jun 14, 2023

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SummaryCRS Summary

This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that prohibits slavery and involuntary servitude as a criminal punishment.

Provisions · 1 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 2 actions

Jun 14, 2023

Introduced in House

Jun 14, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.