Senate joint resolution · S.J.Res. 214 (119th Congress)
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit the use of slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for…
U.S. Senate
Sponsor: Jeff Merkley (U.S. Senator for Oregon, Democratic)
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A joint resolution 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.
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House Committee on the Judiciary · U.S. House of Representatives
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Full history
- Sep 15, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. Senate
U.S. Senate
- Sep 15, 2026
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sep 15, 2026
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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