Bill · H.R. 7659· House(119-HR-7659)
To designate the Pride flag as an authorized flag eligible for display at units of the National Park System, to express the sense of Congress that the Pride flag should be on display at the Stonewall National Monument in the State of New York, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- 2/24/2026
- Last activity
- 2/24/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Daniel Goldman
- Cosponsors
- - 8 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill seeks to designate the Pride flag as an authorized flag eligible for display at units of the National Park System. It also includes a statement of the sense of Congress regarding the display of the flag at the Stonewall National Monument in New York. The legislation aims to condemn the removal of the Pride flag from that specific monument. Additionally, it expresses the desire for the flag to be restored at the Stonewall National Monument.
Yes
Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?+7
The bill recognizes and validates LGBTQ history by authorizing the display of the Pride flag at national parks and specifically at the Stonewall National Monument.
Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people?+6
The bill designates the Pride flag as an authorized flag for the National Park System and expresses the sense of Congress that it be displayed at the Stonewall National Monument.
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+3
The bill impacts the management of National Park System units by authorizing the display of the Pride flag.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Authorization of Flag Display: By designating the Pride flag as an authorized flag, it becomes eligible for display at units of the National Park System (Section 1, subsection a, part 2, part A; Section 1, subsection b).
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Restoration of Symbolism at Stonewall: The bill expresses the sense of Congress that the Pride flag should be on display within the boundaries of the Stonstone National Monument (Section 1, subsection c).
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Condemnation of Flag Removal: The act serves to condemn the removal of the Pride flag at the Stonewall National Monument (Section 1, subsection a, part 2, part B).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are mentioned within the provided text.
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 L G B T Q Community+7
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves L G B T Q Rights+6
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Land Management+3
- 3/26/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 3/12/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/3/2026
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- 2/24/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Introduced in House
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