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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Jan 2023
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Introduced Jan 9, 2023
Last action Jan 9, 2023
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Jan 9, 2023
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Jan 9, 2023
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1 primary · 46 co-sponsors
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