HR 18 (2022)
Urge Congress to revise 13th amendment
Summary:
Resolution urging Congress to remove the exception from the 13th Amendment: "except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted." The 13th amendment says, "Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction."
Bill Became Law?:
No
Status:
Status Detail:
Tabled in the House
Public Hearing Date:
01/20/2022 02:45 pm
Public Hearing Location:
LOB Room 201-203
House Voting Date:
03/31/2022
