Bill Detail
S.J.Res. 214
Congress: 119
Title
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.
Summary
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Sponsor
Sen. Jeff Merkley [D-OR]
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Status as of Sep 17, 4:00 AM · synced 1h ago
Introduced
2026-09-15
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Bill Engagement
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
Sen. Jeff Merkley [D-OR]D
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Cosponsors
12D · 0R
Partisan (D only)
LDA engagement
No active filings
Introduced
2026-09-15