HR 146 United States House · 118th Congress

Old Glory Only Act

HR 146, the "Old Glory Only Act," prohibits U.S. diplomatic and consular posts from flying any flag other than the U.S. flag above the buildings. This law directly affects all U.S. embassies, consulates, and other official diplomatic facilities abroad. The Secretary of State is required to ensure compliance with this rule, mandating that only the U.S. flag be displayed at these locations. The bill makes no exceptions for foreign flags or other symbols at these specific government properties.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2023 Last action Jan 9, 2023
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Jan 9, 2023
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