Bill · H.R. 1313· House(119-HR-1313)
One Flag for All Act
- Introduced
- 2/13/2025
- Last activity
- 2/13/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
- Sponsored by
- Diana Harshbarger
- Cosponsors
- - 25 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "One Flag for All Act" seeks to restrict the display of certain flags at public buildings. Under this bill, no flag other than the flag of the United States may be flown, draped, or displayed on the exterior of a covered public building or in public areas like entryways and hallways. The legislation includes several specific exceptions to this rule. These exceptions cover various categories such as historical flags, military flags, and flags representing specific jurisdictions or agencies.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+2
The bill provides an exception for flags representing an Indian Tribe.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+2
The bill explicitly permits the display of flags related to the Armed Forces and POW/MIA status.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+2
The bill allows for the display of POW/MIA and Hostage and Wrongsful Detainee flags.
The opposite
Does this protect the individual right to speak freely?-3
The bill limits the expression of various groups by prohibiting the display of non-US flags in public-access areas of government buildings.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?-2
The bill restricts the display of flags at public buildings, which may limit the visibility of various cultural or identity-based flags not specifically exempted.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?-1
The bill restricts how public buildings can visually represent diverse groups through flag displays.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Preservation of National Identity: By limiting displays to the flag of the United States at covered public buildings, the bill ensures a specific standard for public spaces. (Section 2(a))
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Recognition of Military and Historical Significance: The bill allows for the display of various flags that honor service and history, such as the POW/MIA flag, flags representing branches of the Armed Forces, and historical flags like the Betsy Ross flag. (Section 2(b))
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Respect for Diplomatic and Local Jurisdictions: The bill provides exceptions for flags representing visiting diplomats, State flags for Members of Congress, and flags representing the specific State, local jurisdiction, or Indian Tribes. (Section 2(b))
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Inclusion of Religious and Agency Representation: Exceptions are made for religious organization flags during specific ceremonies at military facilities and flags representing Federal agencies. (Section 2(b))
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Restrictions on Public Displays: The bill prohibits the display of any flag other than the United States flag on the exterior of covered public buildings or in areas fully accessible to the public, such as hallways and entryways. (Section 2(a))
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Native Americans+2Good For Veterans+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Freedom Of Speech-3Improves Government Transparency-1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Diplomatic Engagement+2Improves Veterans Benefits+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity-2
- 5/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/8/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/26/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/25/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/13/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
- 20 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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