H.J.Res. 12 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.
H.J.Res. 12 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Jan 11, 2007, sponsored by John Murtha with 72 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 11, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 72
- Policy area
- Commemorations
What it does
Constitutional Amendment - Grants Congress the power to prohibit the physical desecration of the U.S. flag.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Murtha (D-PA). Co-sponsors: 19 Democrats, 53 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 11, 2007
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. (Feb 2, 2007)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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