A bill to amend section 700 of title 18, United States Code, relating to desecration of the flag of the United States.

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Provides that anyone who knowingly attaches any flag of the United States to his clothing or his body in a manner degrading to such flag as an emblem of the traditions, freedoms, and ideals of the people of the United States as expressed in the Constitution; or who knowingly alters the shape of, design of, or traditional methods of displaying any flag of the United States for personal, political, or monetary gain; or who knowingly casts any contempt upon any flag of the United States by its use to cause others to commit acts of civil disobedience against the United States; shall be fined $1,000 or imprisoned for not more than one year or both. (Amends 18 U.S.C. 700)…