S. 1911 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Flag Protection Act of 2005
S. 1911 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Oct 24, 2005, sponsored by Robert Bennett with 4 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Oct 24, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 4
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Flag Protection Act of 2005 - Amends the federal criminal code to revise provisions regarding desecration of the flag to prohibit: (1) destroying or damaging a U.S. flag with the primary purpose and intent to incite or produce imminent violence or a breach of the peace; (2) intentionally threatening or intimidating any person, or group of persons, by burning a U.S.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Robert Bennett (R-UT). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 24, 2005
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Oct 24, 2005)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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