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H.J.Res. 216 · 119th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

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.

In committee Introduced Sep 15, 2026 Latest action Sep 15, 2026

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Sep 15, 2026 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.