Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit the use of slavery and…

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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.

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D WilliamsSponsor

54 cosponsors · 54 D

D Wasserman Schultz FW

D Wilson BW

D Watson Coleman

54 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.

About this bill and sources

Official title: 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.

Latest action (Sep 15, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement · Origin: House · Introduced: Sep 15, 2026

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

No recorded floor vote found.