119th Congress

S.J.Res.214

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit the use of slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for a crime.

Introduced·9/15/26

Prefiled

Introduced9/15/26

Chamber Passed

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Introduced

Introduced in Senate · September 18, 2026

S. J. RES. 214

September 15, 2026

Mr. Merkley (for himself, Mr. Booker, Mr. Blumenthal, Ms. Duckworth, Ms. Hirono, Mr. Markey, Mr. Padilla, Mr. Van Hollen, Mr. Warnock, Ms. Warren, Mr. Welch, Mr. Wyden, and Mr. Durbin) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

JOINT RESOLUTION

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit the use of slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for a crime.

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“Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude may be imposed as a punishment for a crime.”.

SJR214 U.S. Senate: A joint resolution proposing an…