Archived This bill is from the 117th Congress (2021–2022) and is no longer under active consideration.

Bills/H.J.Res. 53117th Congress

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.

House: Referred

Companion bill: S.J.Res. 21(Identical bill)

Sponsor

Cosponsors

156

Introduced

2021-06-17

Last action

2022-11-01

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Action Timeline

Nov 1, 2022HouseLatest
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Jun 17, 2021House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 17, 2021House
Introduced in House

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