Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Introduced
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This legislation introduces a dual prohibition concerning flags of countries other than the United States. Its primary objective is to restrict the display of such flags within the United States Capitol Grounds , ensuring that only the U.S. flag is prominently featured in this significant location. Furthermore, the bill explicitly forbids Members of Congress from utilizing their official funds for the acquisition of foreign flags. This includes funds from the Members' Representational Allowance for House members and the Senators' Official Personnel and Office Expense Account for senators. The measure aims to reinforce a focus on national symbolism and prevent the use of taxpayer-funded resources for foreign national emblems.
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Timeline
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Congress
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The Allegiance Act of 2025
USA119th CongressS-849| Senate
| Updated: 3/5/2025
This legislation introduces a dual prohibition concerning flags of countries other than the United States. Its primary objective is to restrict the display of such flags within the United States Capitol Grounds , ensuring that only the U.S. flag is prominently featured in this significant location. Furthermore, the bill explicitly forbids Members of Congress from utilizing their official funds for the acquisition of foreign flags. This includes funds from the Members' Representational Allowance for House members and the Senators' Official Personnel and Office Expense Account for senators. The measure aims to reinforce a focus on national symbolism and prevent the use of taxpayer-funded resources for foreign national emblems.