S.J.RES.40: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress and the States to prohibit the act of desecration of the flag of the United States and to set criminal penalties for that act.

Please upgrade your Flash Player Home > Federal Government > S.J.RES.40 Chief Sponsor: David Vitter Tagged in: Civil liberties, Commemorations, Congress, Congressional powers, Constitution, Constitutional amendments, Criminal justice, Fines (Penalties), Flags, Freedom of speech, State and local government, State laws See all (2 more) Latest Update: Tuesday, October, 07th 2008 Search Site A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress and the States to prohibit the act of desecration of the flag of the United States and to set criminal penalties for that act. 6/12/2008--Introduced. Constitutional Amendment - Declares that Congress and the states shall have power to prohibit desecration of the U.S. flag and to set criminal penalties for such act. Comment on Bill - Be the first to leave a comment! Latest Actions 06/12/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Bill Text File name Last Updated S.J.RES.40 Introduced in Senate 06/27/2008

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