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Proposed Constitutional Amendment: Protecting the U.S. Flag from Desecration.

This document proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution. If ratified, it would grant Congress the power to prohibit the physical desecration of the U.S. flag. This means actions like burning or tearing the flag could become illegal, impacting the scope of free speech related to national symbols.
Key points
Proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution, requiring ratification by three-fourths of the states.
The amendment would empower Congress to ban the physical desecration of the U.S. flag.
This could limit forms of protest or expression currently protected as free speech.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HJRES_51
Sponsor: Rep. Womack, Steve [R-AR-3]
Process start date: 2021-06-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HJRES_51.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-06-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution, requiring ratification by three-fourths of the states.
  • The amendment would empower Congress to ban the physical desecration of the U.S. flag.
  • This could limit forms of protest or expression currently protected as free speech.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Womack, Steve [R-AR-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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