Biden-Roth-Cohen Flag Protection Act of 1989
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jul 18, 1989)
Biden-Roth-Cohen Flag Protection Act of 1989 - Amends the Federal criminal code to apply criminal penalties for desecration of the U.S. flag to maintaining the flag on the floor or ground. Eliminates knowingly casting contempt on the flag as an element of desecration.
What just happenedSep 29, 1989
By Senator Biden from Committee on Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 101-152. Additional and minority views filed.
Who’s behind it
- Sep 29, 1989Floor
By Senator Biden from Committee on Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 101-152. Additional and minority views filed.
Judiciary Committee - Sep 29, 1989Committee14900
By Senator Biden from Committee on Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 101-152. Additional and minority views filed.
Judiciary Committee - Sep 21, 1989Committee
Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Judiciary Committee - Sep 21, 1989Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 256.
- Sep 21, 1989Committee
Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Biden without amendment. Without written report.
Judiciary Committee - Sep 21, 1989Committee14000
Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Biden without amendment. Without written report.
Judiciary Committee - Aug 1, 1989Committee
Committee on Judiciary. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 101-355.
Judiciary Committee - Jul 18, 1989IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jul 18, 1989IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate