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PA HB701
PA HB701Amending the act of March 4, 1970 (P.L.128, No.49), entitled "An act granting to the Governor of the Commonwealth the sole authority for regulating the display of the flag of the United States from any public ground or building and from any ground or building of certain other institutions," further providing for display of flag.
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Introduced
02/24/2025
02/24/2025
In Committee
02/24/2025
02/24/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of March 4, 1970 (P.L.128, No.49), entitled "An act granting to the Governor of the Commonwealth the sole authority for regulating the display of the flag of the United States from any public ground or building and from any ground or building of certain other institutions," further providing for display of flag.
AI Summary
This bill amends an existing Pennsylvania law regarding the display of the United States flag by adding a new requirement that all flags displayed under the Governor's authority must be manufactured in the United States. Currently, the law grants the Governor sole authority for regulating the display of the U.S. flag on public grounds, buildings, and certain other institutional properties. The new provision mandates that any flag subject to the Governor's regulatory control must be domestically produced, effectively creating a "Made in USA" requirement for official flag displays. The bill will go into effect 60 days after its passage, giving government agencies and institutions time to comply with the new manufacturing stipulation. This legislation appears to be aimed at promoting domestic manufacturing and patriotic symbolism by ensuring that flags representing the United States are themselves produced within the country.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (17)
Dave Zimmerman (R)*,
Jake Banta (R),
Russ Diamond (R),
Mark Gillen (R),
Joe Hamm (R),
Lee James (R),
Rob Kauffman (R),
Andrew Kuzma (R),
Robert Leadbeter (R),
Milou Mackenzie (R),
Kristin Marcell (R),
Steve Mentzer (R),
Tina Pickett (R),
Stephenie Scialabba (R),
Craig Staats (R),
James Walsh (R),
Dane Watro (R),
Last Action
Referred to State Government (on 02/24/2025)
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