February 26, 2025
Mr. Hamadeh of Arizona (for himself, Ms. Tenney, Mrs. Harshbarger, and Mr. McDowell) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration
To establish uniform standards for flag displays in the House of Representatives facilities.
Section 1. Scope and application
(a) Application
This resolution shall apply to the following:
(1)
Office buildings of the House of Representatives;
(2)
Any office or facility used by the leadership of the House of Representatives for official purposes.
(3)
Any locations used for official purposes by a committee of the House of Representatives.
(4)
Any other area under the jurisdiction of the House of Representatives.
(b) Exception
Nothing in this resolution shall apply to the individual personal office space of a Member of the House of Representatives.
Sec. 2. Authorized flag displays
In any location covered by section 1, the only flags that may be displayed are the following:
(1)
The United States flag, as defined in section 700(b) of title 18, United States Code.
(2)
The official House of Representatives flags and insignia.
(3)
The State flag of the represented district of a Member of the House of Representatives, displayed adjacent to the office of such Member.
(4)
A military service flag.
(5)
The POW/MIA flag.
(6)
Any flag eligible to be displayed in the Hall of Tribal Nations of the Bureau of Indian Affairs Museum Program.
(7)
The flags of visiting foreign dignitaries during an official visit.
Sec. 3. Oversight
The Administration Committee of the House of Representatives and the Sergeant of Arms shall oversee the application of this resolution, including by—
(1)
establishing a process for reviewing and approving temporary exceptions; and
(2)
implementing a timeline for compliance with the requirements of this resolution, including an initial implementation date that is not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this resolution.