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HR 3091 99th Congress House Crime and Law Enforcement Crime prevention Embezzlement Flags Larceny National emblems

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

Introduced: July 26, 1985 Introduced by: Hoyer, Steny H. Democratic · Maryland See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 31, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.
Jul 26, 1985
Introduced in House
Jul 26, 1985
Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now July 31, 1985

Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

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