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Constitutional Amendment: Congress Authorized to Prohibit Flag Desecration.

This resolution proposes amending the U.S. Constitution to grant Congress the authority to prohibit the physical desecration of the U.S. flag. If ratified, this change would allow federal laws to be enacted that penalize actions currently protected as free speech. This could limit how citizens express political dissent through symbolic acts.
Key points
The proposal seeks to limit the scope of First Amendment free speech protections regarding the U.S. flag.
It grants Congress the specific power to create laws banning the physical destruction or damage of the flag.
Consequence: Citizens could face penalties for acts of protest involving flag destruction, which are currently legal.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_SJRES_34
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
Process start date: 2023-06-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_SJRES_34.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The proposal seeks to limit the scope of First Amendment free speech protections regarding the U.S. flag.
  • It grants Congress the specific power to create laws banning the physical destruction or damage of the flag.
  • Consequence: Citizens could face penalties for acts of protest involving flag destruction, which are currently legal.
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 Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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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