Senate Bill 33 - A joint resolution 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.

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: Senate

Introduced date: 2023-06-14

Recent Activity

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Alternative Names

A joint resolution 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.

A joint resolution 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.

Associated Legislation

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.

Policy Areas

Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact

Sponsors and Supporters

Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]

Committees and Subcommittees

Judiciary Committee

Variations and Revisions