Bill · H.J.Res. 101· House(119-HJRES-101)

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States giving Congress power to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.

Age: 69 years

Arkansas

Introduced: 6/13/2025
Last activity: 6/13/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by: Steve Womack
Cosponsors: - 24 - 0

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the United States. The amendment would grant Congress the specific power to prohibit the physical desecration of the United States flag. To become part of the Constitution, the amendment must be ratified by three-fourths of the several States within seven years.

Yes

Does this give the federal government more power?+5
The amendment explicitly grants Congress new specific powers over state-level conduct.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+3
Supporters may view this as a sign of respect for those who serve under the flag.

The opposite· 3 of 5

Does this protect what people are allowed to say in public life?-7
The amendment would allow Congress to restrict symbolic speech, which is a form of freedom of speech.
Does this protect the individual right to speak freely?-7
The amendment would allow Congress to restrict symbolic speech, which is a form of freedom of speech.
Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people?-5
The restriction on flag desecration may limit political expression used by various activist groups.