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SENATES.J.Res. 214· 119th 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.

Sponsor
Jeff Merkley (D-OR)
Introduced
Sep 15, 2026
Last Action
Sep 15, 2026

Recorded legislative actions. Future votes are not implied.

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Introduced
Sep 15, 2026
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In Committee
Sep 15, 2026
01 — The Text

What.

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Legislative History

Actions.

  • Sep 15, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Sep 15, 2026 — Introduced in Senate