Bills · HJRES 216
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Joint Res.HJRES 216
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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BILL INFO
TypeHouse Joint Resolution
NumberHJRES 216
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 15, 2026
Last actionSep 15, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 15, 2026
House Joint Res.HJRES 216
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.
INTRODUCED SEP 15, 2026· LAST ACTION SEP 15, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
54
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