SJRES 58 United States Senate · 119th Congress

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.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment that would authorize Congress to pass laws prohibiting the physical desecration of the U.S. flag. If ratified, it would change the Constitution to give Congress explicit power to criminalize acts like burning, trampling, or defacing the flag. The amendment directly affects individuals who engage in such physical acts toward the flag, as it would enable federal legislation targeting these specific behaviors. The bill does not create new laws but would permit Congress to do so under this constitutional change. It is a procedural proposal seeking constitutional amendment, not an immediate legislative act.
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Jun 2025
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Introduced Jun 12, 2025 Last action Jun 12, 2025
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