HR 3091 · 99th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

A bill to make the theft, embezzlement, or unlawful concealment of a flag of the United States an offense against the United States.

Introduced 1985-07-26· Sponsored by Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.(1985-07-31)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Federal criminal code to make it a misdemeanor for any person to unlawfully conceal, take, steal or embezzle any flag of the United States. Prohibits any person from receiving or disposing of such a flag. Provides for a fine of not more than $1,000, or imprisonment for not more than one year, or both.…

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