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US HR1421

US HR1421
Make American Flags in America Act of 2025


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Introduced
02/18/2025
In Committee
02/18/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

119th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To require certain flags of the United States to be made in the United States, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill requires that all American flags displayed or procured by federal agencies must be 100% manufactured in the United States using materials and supplies that are also entirely produced in the United States. The bill defines "federal agency" broadly to include executive, military, legislative, and judicial branches, the District of Columbia government, and government-controlled corporations. For flags displayed on federal property, the requirement will take effect two years after the bill's enactment, while procurement restrictions will be implemented 90 days after enactment. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) conduct a comprehensive study on country-of-origin labeling for American flags, assessing the current enforcement scheme, examining any imposed fines or penalties, and identifying repeat violations. Within one year of the bill's enactment, the FTC must submit a report to congressional committees with study results and recommendations for improving the enforcement and deterrent effects of the labeling scheme. Importantly, the bill explicitly states that these requirements do not apply to flags displayed or procured by private entities, and that the provisions will be implemented consistent with existing international agreements.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (42)

Nick Langworthy (R)* Robert Aderholt (R),  Troy Balderson (R),  Tom Barrett (R),  Andy Biggs (R),  Eric Burlison (R),  Don Davis (D),  Chris Deluzio (D),  Brad Finstad (R),  Andrew Garbarino (R),  Josh Gottheimer (D),  Harriet Hageman (R),  Josh Harder (D),  Clay Higgins (R),  Timothy Kennedy (D),  Greg Landsman (D),  Mike Lawler (R),  Julia Letlow (R),  Anna Luna (R),  Ryan Mackenzie (R),  John Moolenaar (R),  Tim Moore (R),  Troy Nehls (R),  Ralph Norman (R),  Josh Riley (D),  David Rouzer (R),  Michael Rulli (R),  Chris Smith (R),  Elise Stefanik (R),  Greg Steube (R),  Tom Suozzi (D),  Claudia Tenney (R),  Shri Thanedar (D),  Paul Tonko (D),  Derek Tran (D),  Jeff Van Drew (R),  Gabe Vasquez (D),  Eugene Vindman (D),  Bonnie Watson Coleman (D),  Randy Weber (R),  Daniel Webster (R),  George Whitesides (D), 

Last Action

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (on 02/18/2025)

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