H.J.Res. 12 (110th): Flag Desecration resolution

110th Congress, 2007–2009. Text as of Jan 11, 2007 (Introduced).

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110th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. J. RES. 12

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.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

January 11, 2007

Mr. MURTHA introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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.

    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled (two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years after the date of its submission for ratification:

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    `The Congress shall have power to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.'.