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Hawley Introduces Trump-Backed Legislation to Increase Penalties for Criminal Flag Burners
June 12, 2025
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:

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Hawley Introduces Trump-Backed Legislation to Increase Penalties for Criminal Flag Burners

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Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced the Enhanced Penalties for Criminal Flag Burners Act, which would enact sentencing enhancements for individuals who burn the American flag in the course of committing a federal offense. Just this week, Presiden . . .

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