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Enhanced Penalties for Criminal Flag Burners Act
6/26/2025, 6:53 AM
Summary of Bill S 2079
This bill aims to increase penalties for the use of incendiary devices, such as burning the U.S. flag, in Federal offenses. Its primary focus is to strengthen consequences for such actions and may include provisions regarding punishments and deterrence for individuals engaged in these activities.
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Current Status of Bill S 2079
Bill S 2079 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 12, 2025. Bill S 2079 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on June 12, 2025. Bill S 2079's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of June 12, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2079
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2079
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2079
A bill to enhance penalties for the use of incendiary devices, including burning the flag of the United States, in the commission of Federal offenses, and for other purposes.
A bill to enhance penalties for the use of incendiary devices, including burning the flag of the United States, in the commission of Federal offenses, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 2079
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