Bill > H5011

This resolution amends the House of Representatives' rules for 2023 and 2024 by introducing a new rule that prohibits members from displaying flags or banners of any size on their desks within the House chamber. The rule specifically includes an exception for flags or banners placed on or behind the Speaker's rostrum, which means the restriction does not apply to flags or banners positioned near the presiding officer's platform. This change appears to be aimed at maintaining a uniform and uncluttered appearance in the legislative chamber and potentially preventing individual members from using their desk space to make political statements or display specific flags that might be considered divisive or inappropriate in the formal legislative setting.

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