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.
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Summary
Based on the bill's title, this joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit the use of slavery and involuntary servitude as punishment for crime. Currently, the 13th Amendment permits involuntary servitude as a criminal penalty; this proposal would eliminate that exception. The resolution has been referred to the Judiciary Committee for consideration.
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