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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.

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
2
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
2
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy 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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