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Prohibiting Members of the House of Representatives from bringing or displaying a flag of a foreign nation on the floor of the House, and for other purposes.

USA119th CongressHRES-49| House 
| Updated: 1/16/2025
Kat Cammack

Kat Cammack

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (12)
Clay Higgins (Republican)Mike Collins (Republican)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)Laurel M. Lee (Republican)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Max L. Miller (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Rules Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution establishes a new rule prohibiting Members of the House of Representatives, Delegates, and Resident Commissioners from bringing or displaying any flag of a foreign nation on the House floor during a session. This prohibition is comprehensive, applying to any foreign flag regardless of its size. However, the resolution includes specific exceptions to this general rule. Members may still wear a foreign flag as a lapel pin , and a depiction of a foreign flag can be used as part of an exhibit during a speech or debate under House Rules. The Sergeant-at-Arms of the House of Representatives is explicitly charged with enforcing this new prohibition.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1170
Prohibiting Members of the House of Representatives from bringing or displaying a flag of a foreign nation on the floor of the House, and for other purposes.
Jan 16, 2025
Submitted in House
Jan 16, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1170
    Prohibiting Members of the House of Representatives from bringing or displaying a flag of a foreign nation on the floor of the House, and for other purposes.


  • January 16, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • January 16, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

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Prohibiting Members of the House of Representatives from bringing or displaying a flag of a foreign nation on the floor of the House, and for other purposes.

USA119th CongressHRES-49| House 
| Updated: 1/16/2025
This resolution establishes a new rule prohibiting Members of the House of Representatives, Delegates, and Resident Commissioners from bringing or displaying any flag of a foreign nation on the House floor during a session. This prohibition is comprehensive, applying to any foreign flag regardless of its size. However, the resolution includes specific exceptions to this general rule. Members may still wear a foreign flag as a lapel pin , and a depiction of a foreign flag can be used as part of an exhibit during a speech or debate under House Rules. The Sergeant-at-Arms of the House of Representatives is explicitly charged with enforcing this new prohibition.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1170
Prohibiting Members of the House of Representatives from bringing or displaying a flag of a foreign nation on the floor of the House, and for other purposes.
Jan 16, 2025
Submitted in House
Jan 16, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1170
    Prohibiting Members of the House of Representatives from bringing or displaying a flag of a foreign nation on the floor of the House, and for other purposes.


  • January 16, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • January 16, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Kat Cammack

Kat Cammack

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (12)
Clay Higgins (Republican)Mike Collins (Republican)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)Laurel M. Lee (Republican)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Max L. Miller (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Rules Committee

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  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Legislative rules and procedureMembers of CongressNational symbols