To amend section 700 of title 18, United States Code, with respect to flag desecration.
Flag Protection Act of 1989 - Amends the Federal criminal code to eliminate knowingly casting contempt on the U.S. flag as an element of desecration of the flag.
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.
See H.R.2978.
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