A joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for a crime.

This bill proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to explicitly prohibit slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for a crime. The resolution acknowledges the importance of work programs and sentencing alternatives while emphasizing the need to uphold democratic values and moral credibility. The amendment aims to close an exception in the 13th Amendment that allowed slavery and involuntary servitude to continue as punishment for a crime, addressing historical injustices.

A joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for a crime.

This bill proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to explicitly prohibit slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for a crime. The resolution acknowledges the importance of work programs and sentencing alternatives while emphasizing the need to uphold democratic values and moral credibility. The amendment aims to close an exception in the 13th Amendment that allowed slavery and involuntary servitude to continue as punishment for a crime, addressing historical injustices.