119th Congress · HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTIONBILL

H.J.Res. 216 — 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.

“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.”

Crime and Law Enforcement

Introduced Sep 15, 2026

Last action Sep 15, 2026

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Provisions · 1 sectionsIntroduced in House

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Sep 15, 2026

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sep 15, 2026

Introduced in House