Committee on House Administration, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Foreign Affairs Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee, Armed Services Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
This legislation, titled the "One Flag for All Act," establishes a general prohibition against displaying any flag other than the flag of the United States at covered public buildings. This restriction applies to both the exterior of these buildings and any interior areas fully accessible to the public, including entryways and hallways. The bill's primary purpose is to ensure that the national flag is the predominant symbol displayed at federal facilities. However, the bill outlines several significant exceptions to this prohibition. These include flags such as the National League of Families POW/MIA flag , the Hostage and Wrongful Detainee flag, and flags representing a unit or branch of the Armed Forces . Other permitted flags are those of historical significance to the United States, like the Betsy Ross or Gadsden flags, and flags representing a State, territory, county, city, or local jurisdiction where the building is located. Flags of visiting diplomats, public safety flags, and flags commemorating specific national observances are also exempt. The term "covered public building" is broadly defined to include facilities under the jurisdiction of the Architect of the Capitol, such as buildings used by the Senate or House of Representatives. It also encompasses military installations and any embassy or consulate of the United States. These comprehensive definitions ensure the bill's provisions apply across a wide range of federal properties.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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One Flag for All Act
USA119th CongressHR-1313| House
| Updated: 2/13/2025
This legislation, titled the "One Flag for All Act," establishes a general prohibition against displaying any flag other than the flag of the United States at covered public buildings. This restriction applies to both the exterior of these buildings and any interior areas fully accessible to the public, including entryways and hallways. The bill's primary purpose is to ensure that the national flag is the predominant symbol displayed at federal facilities. However, the bill outlines several significant exceptions to this prohibition. These include flags such as the National League of Families POW/MIA flag , the Hostage and Wrongful Detainee flag, and flags representing a unit or branch of the Armed Forces . Other permitted flags are those of historical significance to the United States, like the Betsy Ross or Gadsden flags, and flags representing a State, territory, county, city, or local jurisdiction where the building is located. Flags of visiting diplomats, public safety flags, and flags commemorating specific national observances are also exempt. The term "covered public building" is broadly defined to include facilities under the jurisdiction of the Architect of the Capitol, such as buildings used by the Senate or House of Representatives. It also encompasses military installations and any embassy or consulate of the United States. These comprehensive definitions ensure the bill's provisions apply across a wide range of federal properties.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Committee on House Administration, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Foreign Affairs Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee, Armed Services Committee