Support a constitutional amendment prohibiting slavery and involuntary servitude as punishment for a crime.

Greg Casar · Texas · Democratic

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Commitment kind: action. Promised action: Support a joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit slavery and involuntary servitude as punishment for a crime.. Promised outcome: The Constitution would prohibit the use of slavery and involuntary servitude as punishment for a crime.. Deadline: unknown; not assumed expired. As a U.S. House member in the 119th Congress, Greg Casar cosponsored H.J. Res. 216 after its September 15, 2026 introduction in the House.

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H.J. Res. 216 (IH) - 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.

Casar was listed as a cosponsor of H.J. Res. 216, a joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit slavery and involuntary servitude as punishment for a crime.

H.J. Res. 216 (IH) - 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. - BILLS-119hjres216ih | Content Details | GovInfo
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Cosponsors Gabe Amo (RI); Joyce Beatty (OH); Ami Bera (CA); Donald S. Beyer, Jr. (VA); Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA); Troy A. Carter (LA); Greg Casar (TX); Judy Chu (CA); Emanuel Cleaver (MO); Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ);

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Within the 2026-08-20 to 2026-09-18 lookback window, GovInfo lists Rep. Greg Casar as a cosponsor of H.J. Res. 216, a constitutional amendment resolution matching the commitment.

delivered same_term A for effort

H.J. Res. 216 (IH) - 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. - BILLS-119hjres216ih | Content Details | GovInfo
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Full Title 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.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): GovInfo's official bill details show H.J. Res. 216 is the constitutional amendment described in the promise.

delivered same_term A for effort

H.J. Res. 216 (IH) - 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. - BILLS-119hjres216ih | Content Details | GovInfo
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12/03/2024 - Rep. Casar, Greg [D-TX-35]

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Congress.gov shows Casar also cosponsored the 118th Congress version of the same constitutional amendment during his first House term.

delivered same_term A for effort

Cosponsors - H.J.Res.72 - 118th Congress (2023-2024): 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. | Congress.gov
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Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude may be imposed as a punishment for a crime.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): The official text of the earlier House joint resolution states the proposed amendment language, confirming the substance of the measure Casar cosponsored.

delivered same_term A for effort

Text - H.J.Res.72 - 118th Congress (2023-2024): 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. | Congress.gov
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