Old Glory Only Act
HR 465, the "Old Glory Only Act," requires all U.S. diplomatic and consular posts abroad to fly only the United States flag. The bill directs the Secretary of State to ensure no other flags are displayed over these government facilities. This is a procedural change affecting the physical display of flags at U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide, with no other policy provisions. It mandates a specific practice without altering other diplomatic protocols or affecting citizens or organizations.
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Introduction
Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 15, 2025
Last action Jan 15, 2025
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Jan 15, 2025
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Jan 15, 2025
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1 primary · 34 co-sponsors
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Legislator
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State
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William R. Timmons IV
RRepublican
Co
Aaron Bean
RRepublican
Co
Addison P. McDowell
RRepublican
Co
Andrew Ogles
RRepublican
Co
Andy Barr
RRepublican
Co
Andy Biggs
RRepublican
Co
Anna Paulina Luna
RRepublican
Co
Barry Moore
RRepublican
Co
Brad Finstad
RRepublican
Co
Brandon Gill
RRepublican
Co
Brett Guthrie
RRepublican
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