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SJRES 214ReferredFederalsenate

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.

Introduced September 15, 2026Last action September 15, 2026
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

September 15, 2026

Sponsor

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Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]DOR

Committees

the Judiciary

Legislative History

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Sep 15, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Sep 15, 2026