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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C70
70 / 90 · methodology full_text_v3
The proposed constitutional amendment seeks to eliminate the exception in the Thirteenth Amendment that allows slavery and involuntary servitude as punishment for a crime. It aims to align the U.S. legal framework with democratic values by prohibiting these practices entirely, while acknowledging the importance of work programs and sentencing alternatives for incarcerated individuals.
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⚑ No enforcement or oversight — imposes duties but names no enforcement or oversight mechanism
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| Date | Time | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-15 | — | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
| 2026-09-15 | — | Introduced in House |
| 2026-09-15 | — | Introduced in House |
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- 2026-09-18 17:00:42.796+00
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- 2026-09-15
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