# Congress: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit the use of slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for a crime. (HJRES216-119) — retained record

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[original source ↗](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/hjres/216)

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```
Congress bill HJRES216-119: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit the use of slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for a crime.
Sponsor: unknown. Latest action (2026-09-15): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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