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H.R. 1590 — To prevent the desecration of the United States flag. | PoliFocus

H.R. 1590101th Congress

To prevent the desecration of the United States flag.

Sponsors

Rep. Michel, Robert H. [R-IL-18]

1 cosponsor

Subjects

Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary

Amends the Federal criminal code to establish penalties for desecrating the United States flag by displaying it on the floor or ground.

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Related Legislation

S. 607A bill to prevent the desecration of the United States Flag.
1989-10-12See H.R.2978.
Related
H.R. 2978Flag Protection Act of 1989
1989-10-28Became Public Law No: 101-131.
Related

Legislative Actions

1989-03-23
Introduced in House
1989-03-23
Introduced in House
1989-03-23
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
1989-03-29
Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.
1989-10-12
See H.R.2978.

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