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US HR6346

US HR6346
To prohibit the Commandant of the Coast Guard from issuing guidance that is less restrictive on prohibiting divisive or hate symbols and flags than the memorandum titled "Coast Guard Policy and Lawful Order Prohibiting Divisive or Hate Symbols and Flags", and for other purposes.


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Introduced
12/01/2025
In Committee
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

119th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To prohibit the Commandant of the Coast Guard from issuing guidance that is less restrictive on prohibiting divisive or hate symbols and flags than the memorandum titled ‘‘Coast Guard Policy and Lawful Order Prohibiting Divisive or Hate Symbols and Flags’’, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill prevents the Commandant of the Coast Guard from issuing any future guidance that would be less strict than the existing November 20 memorandum (COMDTINST 12750.4) regarding the prohibition of divisive or hate symbols and flags. The bill effectively locks in the current policy's restrictiveness, ensuring that the Coast Guard cannot create new guidelines that would provide more lenient standards for displaying symbols or flags that are considered divisive or hateful. By using the phrase "notwithstanding any other provision of law," the bill emphasizes that this restriction applies regardless of other existing legal frameworks. The legislation appears aimed at maintaining a consistent and stringent approach to managing symbolic displays within the Coast Guard, potentially in response to concerns about potentially offensive or discriminatory symbols in military settings.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation. (on 02/02/2026)

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