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Make American Flags in America Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-900| Senate 
| Updated: 3/6/2025
Ted Cruz

Ted Cruz

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (6)
Rick Scott (Republican)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Ashley Moody (Republican)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Bernie Moreno (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation requires that all United States flags displayed or procured by Federal agencies must be made in the United States . The term "made in the United States" is strictly defined as 100 percent manufactured domestically from articles, materials, or supplies that are also 100 percent produced or manufactured within the United States. This broad requirement encompasses Executive agencies, military departments, legislative and judicial branch entities, the Government of the District of Columbia, and Government controlled corporations. The procurement mandate for Federal agencies takes effect 90 days after the bill's enactment, while the display requirement for flags on Federal property will apply two years after enactment. The bill clarifies that these provisions must align with existing international agreements and explicitly states they do not apply to flags displayed or procured by private actors. Furthermore, the bill directs the Chair of the Federal Trade Commission to conduct a study on the current enforcement scheme for country-of-origin labeling for United States flags. This study will assess the effectiveness of the enforcement, identify any fines or penalties imposed, and determine the percentage of repeat violations. A report detailing the study's findings and offering recommendations to enhance the enforcement scheme and its deterrent effect is due to Congress within one year.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-2001
Make American Flags in America Act of 2023
Feb 18, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1421
Introduced in House
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 6, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-2001
    Make American Flags in America Act of 2023


  • February 18, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1421
    Introduced in House


  • March 6, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 6, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1421: Make American Flags in America Act of 2025
Buy American requirementsCongressional oversightGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment studies and investigationsNational symbols

Make American Flags in America Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-900| Senate 
| Updated: 3/6/2025
This legislation requires that all United States flags displayed or procured by Federal agencies must be made in the United States . The term "made in the United States" is strictly defined as 100 percent manufactured domestically from articles, materials, or supplies that are also 100 percent produced or manufactured within the United States. This broad requirement encompasses Executive agencies, military departments, legislative and judicial branch entities, the Government of the District of Columbia, and Government controlled corporations. The procurement mandate for Federal agencies takes effect 90 days after the bill's enactment, while the display requirement for flags on Federal property will apply two years after enactment. The bill clarifies that these provisions must align with existing international agreements and explicitly states they do not apply to flags displayed or procured by private actors. Furthermore, the bill directs the Chair of the Federal Trade Commission to conduct a study on the current enforcement scheme for country-of-origin labeling for United States flags. This study will assess the effectiveness of the enforcement, identify any fines or penalties imposed, and determine the percentage of repeat violations. A report detailing the study's findings and offering recommendations to enhance the enforcement scheme and its deterrent effect is due to Congress within one year.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-2001
Make American Flags in America Act of 2023
Feb 18, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1421
Introduced in House
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 6, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-2001
    Make American Flags in America Act of 2023


  • February 18, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1421
    Introduced in House


  • March 6, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 6, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Ted Cruz

Ted Cruz

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (6)
Rick Scott (Republican)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Ashley Moody (Republican)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Bernie Moreno (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1421: Make American Flags in America Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Buy American requirementsCongressional oversightGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment studies and investigationsNational symbols