H.J.Res. 216 explained · 119th Congress · Pending in Congress
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.
Cosponsors: 54 (54 D, 0 R) · per Congress.gov, 2026-10-14
Introduced: 2026-09-15
Latest action (2026-09-15): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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