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On April 20, 2024, during a session of the United States House of Representatives, numerous members were seen waving the flag of Ukraine within the House Chamber while the House was in session. This action occurred after the House had passed a supplemental military aid package for Ukraine. The display of foreign nations' flags on the floor of the United States House of Representatives is contrary to the principles of American sovereignty and the unity of our nation. The display of the American flag, as well as flags representing the United States military and prisoners of war, should be the only flags permitted on the floor of the House of Representatives during a session. The American flag is a symbol of our nation's unity and should be the only national flag displayed during sessions of Congress to maintain the integrity of our legislative processes. The New Jersey General Assembly urges the members of the United States House of Representatives to refrain from displaying the flags of foreign nations within the House Chamber, and encourages the House of Representatives to reaffirm its commitment to American sovereignty and unity by exclusively displaying the American flag, flags representing the United States military, and flags representing prisoners of war within the House Chamber during its sessions.

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John Azzariti (R)*, 

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee (on 05/06/2024)

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