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.

HJRES 216 (119th Congress) is federal legislation introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on September 15, 2026. Sponsored by Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5]. Current status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (2026-09-15).