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To establish uniform standards for flag displays in the House of Representatives facilities.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-02-26
Introduced
11
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Abraham J. Hamadeh
Abraham J. Hamadeh
Republican · AZ · Representative
Votes with party: 95.8% (548 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (11)

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Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

2025-02-26

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would create consistent rules for how flags are displayed throughout House of Representatives office buildings and meeting spaces. The standards would likely cover things like which flags can be flown, where they should be placed, and how they should be maintained, ensuring a uniform appearance across all congressional facilities. This affects House members, staff, and visitors who use these buildings.

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H. Res. 167 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 167 To establish uniform standards for flag displays in the House of Representatives facilities. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 26, 2025 Mr. Hamadeh of Arizona (for himself, Ms. Tenney, Mrs. Harshbarger, and Mr. McDowell) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION To establish uniform standards for flag displays in the House of Representatives facilities. Resolved, SECTION 1. SCOPE AND APPLICATION. (a) Application.--This resolution shall apply to the following: (1) Office buildings of the House of Representatives; (2) Any office or facility used by the leadership of the House of Representatives for official purposes. (3) Any locations used for official purposes by a committee of the House of Representatives. (4) Any other area under the jurisdiction of the House of Representatives. (b) Exception.--Nothing in this resolution shall apply to the individual personal office space of a Member of the House of Representatives. SEC. 2. AUTHORIZED FLAG DISPLAYS. In any location covered by section 1, the only flags that may be displayed are the following: (1) The United States flag, as defined in section 700(b) of title 18, United States Code. (2) The official House of Representatives flags and insignia. (3) The State flag of the represented district of a Member of the House of Representatives, displayed adjacent to the office of such Member. (4) A military service flag. (5) The POW/MIA flag. (6) Any flag eligible to be displayed in the Hall of Tribal Nations of the Bureau of Indian Affairs Museum Program. (7) The flags of visiting foreign dignitaries during an official visit. SEC. 3. OVERSIGHT. The Administration Committee of the House of Representatives and the Sergeant of Arms shall oversee the application of this resolution, including by-- (1) establishing a process for reviewing and approving temporary exceptions; and (2) implementing a timeline for compliance with the requirements of this resolution, including an initial implementation date that is not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this resolution. <all>
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