HJRES216Referred to Committee

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.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-09-15
Introduced
54
Cosponsors
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Nikema Williams
Nikema Williams
Democrat · GA · Representative
Votes with party: 97.7% (643 recorded votes)

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-09-15

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