Amends the Federal criminal code to provide for the imposition of criminal sanctions for knowingly: (1) attaching any U.S. flag to the body in a degrading manner; (2) altering the shape, design, or traditional methods of displaying any such flag for personal, political, or monetary gain; or (3) casting contempt upon any such flag to encourage acts of violent civil disobedience, treason, or certain other unlawful acts.
Became Public Law No: 101-131.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
See H.R.2978.
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