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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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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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Bill details

Congress
119
Bill type
sjres
Introduced
September 15, 2026
Sponsor
Jeff MerkleyDOR
Cosponsors
12
Last action
September 15, 2026— Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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