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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States giving Congress power to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.

USA119th CongressHJRES-101| House 
| Updated: 6/13/2025
Steve Womack

Steve Womack

Republican Representative

Arkansas

Cosponsors (23)
Ryan K. Zinke (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Mark Alford (Republican)Mike Collins (Republican)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Pat Fallon (Republican)Jake Ellzey (Republican)Bruce Westerman (Republican)Pat Harrigan (Republican)Julia Letlow (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Dale W. Strong (Republican)Wesley Hunt (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)John J. McGuire (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)Chuck Edwards (Republican)Harold Rogers (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the United States Constitution, aiming to grant Congress the explicit authority to prohibit the physical desecration of the U.S. flag. Currently, such prohibitions are limited by First Amendment protections, and this amendment seeks to provide a specific legislative power to address this issue. For this proposed amendment to be adopted, it must secure a two-thirds vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. Following congressional approval, it would then need ratification by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within a seven-year timeframe to become part of the Constitution.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 116-65
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States giving Congress power to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 118-73
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States giving Congress power to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 117-51
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States giving Congress power to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 115-61
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States giving Congress power to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.
Jun 13, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 13, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 116-65
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States giving Congress power to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 118-73
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States giving Congress power to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 117-51
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States giving Congress power to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 115-61
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States giving Congress power to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.


  • June 13, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 13, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Related Bills

  • SJRES 119-58: A joint resolution 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.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States giving Congress power to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.

USA119th CongressHJRES-101| House 
| Updated: 6/13/2025
This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the United States Constitution, aiming to grant Congress the explicit authority to prohibit the physical desecration of the U.S. flag. Currently, such prohibitions are limited by First Amendment protections, and this amendment seeks to provide a specific legislative power to address this issue. For this proposed amendment to be adopted, it must secure a two-thirds vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. Following congressional approval, it would then need ratification by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within a seven-year timeframe to become part of the Constitution.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 116-65
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States giving Congress power to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 118-73
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States giving Congress power to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 117-51
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States giving Congress power to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 115-61
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States giving Congress power to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.
Jun 13, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 13, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 116-65
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States giving Congress power to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 118-73
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States giving Congress power to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 117-51
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States giving Congress power to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 115-61
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States giving Congress power to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.


  • June 13, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 13, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Steve Womack

Steve Womack

Republican Representative

Arkansas

Cosponsors (23)
Ryan K. Zinke (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Mark Alford (Republican)Mike Collins (Republican)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Pat Fallon (Republican)Jake Ellzey (Republican)Bruce Westerman (Republican)Pat Harrigan (Republican)Julia Letlow (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Dale W. Strong (Republican)Wesley Hunt (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)John J. McGuire (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)Chuck Edwards (Republican)Harold Rogers (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Related Bills

  • SJRES 119-58: A joint resolution 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.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted