National Patriot Day Remembrance Flag Act

The National Patriot Day Remembrance Flag Act seeks to officially designate the Freedom Flag as the national symbol of remembrance for the tragic events of September 11, 2001. This designation aims to honor the nearly 3,000 victims, heroic first responders, and all affected by the attacks, while also supporting educational efforts for future generations about the lives lost and the ongoing impact of 9/11. A central provision of the bill mandates the annual display of the Freedom Flag from September 11 through the end of September at various federal locations. These include the Capitol, the White House, all national cemeteries, major military installations, and United States Postal Service post offices. The flag must be displayed publicly, and its order of precedence is established to follow the POW/MIA Flag, with disposal practices aligning with Veterans Affairs standards. The bill's findings detail the Freedom Flag's origins, designed shortly after 9/11 with specific colors and symbols representing unity, lives lost, and the sites of the attacks. It has already been adopted by Virginia and other states as an official remembrance flag, serving as a meaningful educational tool and a unifying emblem of patriotism for the nation.