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Prohibiting Non-US Flags in Public Buildings: US Flag Only

A new bill proposes to restrict the display of flags other than the United States flag in public buildings. This means that primarily the US flag will be visible outside and in the hallways of government offices, military bases, and embassies. However, there are exceptions allowing for the display of state, tribal, or military flags.
Key points
Only the United States flag may be displayed on the exterior and in the hallways of public buildings, including government offices, military installations, and embassies.
The prohibition aims to standardize flag displays in public spaces.
Exceptions are made for POW/MIA flags, flags of visiting diplomats' nations, state flags, military unit flags, Indian Tribe flags, and flags of local jurisdictions.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_4196
Sponsor: Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1]
Process start date: 2023-06-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

One Flag for All Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4196.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Only the United States flag may be displayed on the exterior and in the hallways of public buildings, including government offices, military installations, and embassies.
  • The prohibition aims to standardize flag displays in public spaces.
  • Exceptions are made for POW/MIA flags, flags of visiting diplomats' nations, state flags, military unit flags, Indian Tribe flags, and flags of local jurisdictions.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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