S.J. Res. 214 (IS) - 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. - BILLS-119sjres214is | Content Details

S.J. Res. 214 (IS) - 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.

Action: Mr. Merkley (for himself, Mr. Booker, Mr. Blumenthal, Ms. Duckworth, Ms. Hirono, Mr. Markey, Mr. Padilla, Mr. Van Hollen, Mr. Warnock, Ms. Warren, Mr. Welch, Mr. Wyden, and Mr. Durbin) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

Full Title: 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.

Cosponsors: Cory A. Booker (NJ); Richard Blumenthal (CT); Tammy Duckworth (IL); Mazie K. Hirono (HI); Edward J. Markey (MA); Alex Padilla (CA); Chris Van Hollen (MD); Raphael G. Warnock (GA); Elizabeth Warren (MA); Peter Welch (VT); Ron Wyden (OR); Richard J. Durbin (IL)