S.J.Res. 81 · 116th Congress
A joint resolution 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.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Jeff Merkley
- Introduced
- 2020-12-02
- Latest action
- 2020-12-02 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that prohibits slavery and involuntary servitude as a criminal punishment.