Summary of HJRES 101

Bill Information

• Bill Number: HJRES 101
• Title: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States giving Congress power to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.
• Status: Introduced in House
• Introduced Date: June 13, 2025
• Classification: Resolution

Purpose and Intent

HJRES 101 seeks to amend the United States Constitution to grant Congress the authority to prohibit the physical desecration of the American flag. The intent behind this amendment is to protect the flag as a national symbol and to affirm its significance to the values and identity of the United States.

Key Provisions

• The proposed amendment states: > "The Congress shall have power to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States."
• This amendment would become valid as part of the Constitution once ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the states within seven years of its submission for ratification.

Affected Parties

• Congress: Would gain explicit constitutional authority to legislate against flag desecration.
• States: Would be involved in the ratification process, needing to approve the amendment.
• Citizens: Individuals who may engage in acts deemed as desecration of the flag could be subject to legal consequences if Congress enacts prohibitive legislation.

Legislative Actions

• June 13, 2025: The bill was introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary for further consideration.

Sponsors

HJRES 101 is sponsored by a group of representatives, including:
- Primary Sponsor: Steve Womack
- Cosponsors:
- Mike Collins
- Chuck Edwards
- Ryan K. Zinke
- Julia Letlow
- Stephanie I. Bice
- Wesley Hunt
- Tom Cole
- Pat Fallon
- Juan Ciscomani
- Ashley Hinson
- Pat Harrigan
- Jake Ellzey
- Christopher H. Smith
- Harold Rogers
- Eric A. "Rick" Crawford
- Mark Alford
- Bruce Westerman
- David G. Valadao
- Don Bacon
- Dale W. Strong
- Burgess Owens
- Elise M. Stefanik

Related Bills

• SJRES 58: A companion resolution that addresses similar issues regarding the desecration of the flag.

Conclusion

HJRES 101 represents a significant legislative effort to amend the Constitution concerning the protection of the American flag. If passed, it would empower Congress to enact laws against flag desecration, reflecting a commitment to uphold national symbols. The bill is currently under consideration in the House Judiciary Committee, with a timeline for ratification dependent on state legislatures' approval.