Bill Detail
H.J.Res. 216
Congress: 119
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.
Summary
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Sponsor
Rep. Nikema Williams [D-GA-5]
Status
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Status as of Sep 16, 7:01 AM · synced 56m ago
Introduced
2026-09-15
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Bill Engagement
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
Rep. Nikema Williams [D-GA-5]D
Status
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Cosponsors
54D · 0R
Partisan (D only)
LDA engagement
No active filings
Introduced
2026-09-15