Bill · H.R. 4021· House(119-HR-4021)
Patriotism Not Pride Act
- Introduced
- 6/17/2025
- Last activity
- 6/17/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Josh Brecheen
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Patriotism Not Pride Act," seeks to prohibit specific federal activities. It bans the use of federal funds for any agency to promote or recognize Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Pride Month or similar themed events. This prohibition covers various activities such as official communications, social media posts, and educational programs. Additionally, the bill prohibits agencies from displaying flags that represent sexual orientation or gender identity on federal property or grounds.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Restriction of Federal Funds: Under Section 2(a), agencies are prohibited from using federal funds to develop, organize, or promote Pride Month activities or similar themed events.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Prohibition of Pride Month Promotion: Section 2(a) prevents agencies from using funds for any initiative, event, official communication, social media post, or educational program intended to promote or recognize Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Pride Month.
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Ban on Specific Flag Displays: Under Section 2(b), agencies are prohibited from displaying any flag that represents sexual orientation or gender identity on federal property or grounds.
- 6/17/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Mike CollinsRepublican · Georgia
Paul GosarRepublican · Arizona
Glenn GrothmanRepublican · Wisconsin
Brandon GillRepublican · Texas
Anna Paulina LunaRepublican · Florida
Mary MillerRepublican · Illinois