Bill · H.Res. 1314· House(119-HRES-1314)

America 250 Commemorative Flag Act.

Age: 63 years

Georgia

Introduced: 5/21/2026
Last activity: 5/21/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by: Barry Loudermilk
Cosponsors: - 28 - 2

Government Operations and Politics

Introduced
In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution introduces the America 250 Commemorative Flag Act. It recognizes the United States Semiquincentennial, marking 250 years since the passing of the Declaration of Independence. The bill commissions the America 250 flag, which features the number 250 inside a circle of thirteen stars. The resolution recognizes this as an official flag of the United States. It authorizes the flag to be flown alongside the Star Spangled Banner and POW/MIA flags worldwide. This includes display over all government buildings, embassies, and official U.S. locations.

Yes

Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+1
The bill authorizes the new flag to be flown alongside the POW/MIA flag to honor those who sacrificed for the nation.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+1
The bill authorizes the flag to be flown alongside the POW/MIA flag, which honors those who have been captured or killed in service.