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The Allegiance Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-849| Senate 
| Updated: 3/5/2025
Bernie Moreno

Bernie Moreno

Republican Senator

Ohio

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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
Mar 5, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 5, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • March 5, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 5, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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Members of CongressNational symbolsU.S. Capitol

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.
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Timeline
Mar 5, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 5, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • March 5, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 5, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Bernie Moreno

Bernie Moreno

Republican Senator

Ohio

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Congress

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Members of CongressNational symbolsU.S. Capitol