June 17, 2025
Mr. Brecheen (for himself, Mrs. Miller of Illinois, Mr. Collins, Mr. Gosar, Mr. Gill of Texas, Mr. Grothman, and Mrs. Luna) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
To prohibit certain Federal activity with respect to the promotion of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Pride Month and the display of flags representing sexual orientation or gender identity on Federal property or grounds, and for other purposes.
Section 1. Short Title
This Act may be cited as the Patriotism Not Pride Act
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Sec. 2. Prohibition on certain Federal activity with respect to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Pride Month and flags representing sexual orientation or gender identity
(a) Promotion of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Pride Month
No Federal funds may be used by an agency to develop, organize, administer, engage in, promote, or endorse any activity, including any event, initiative, official communication, social media post, educational program, or public campaign, that aims to promote or recognize Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Pride Month or any event with a similar theme.
(b) Flags on Federal Property or Grounds
No flag that represents sexual orientation or gender identity may be displayed by an agency on Federal property or grounds.
(c) Definition of Agency
In this section, the term agency
has the meaning given the term in section 551(1) of title 5, United States Code.