January 13, 2025
Ms. De La Cruz (for herself, Mr. Babin, Mr. Weber of Texas, Mr. Sessions, Mr. Ellzey, Mr. Gill of Texas, and Mr. Self) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
To require that the flag of the United States of America be flown at its highest peak on Inauguration Day.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Honor Inauguration Day Act
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Sec. 2. Findings
Congress finds the following:
(1)
The United States of America has a long and continual electoral history that serves as example and inspiration for other nations.
(2)
The United States of America has in the vote the ultimate expression of the will of the people.
(3)
The will of the people is to be celebrated.
(4)
To commemorate and celebrate the expression of the will of the people, on Inauguration Day the American flag should always be flown at its highest peak and should not be lowered.
Sec. 3. Requirement for United States flag on Inauguration Day
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the flag of the United States of America shall be flown at its highest peak on each presidential Inauguration Day.