Bill · H.Res. 167· House(119-HRES-167)
To establish uniform standards for flag displays in the House of Representatives facilities.
- Introduced
- 2/26/2025
- Last activity
- 2/26/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- Sponsored by
- Abraham Hamadeh
- Cosponsors
- - 11 - 0
- 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 sets uniform standards for flag displays in House of Representatives facilities. It applies to House office buildings, leadership offices, committee locations, and other areas under House jurisdiction. Personal office spaces of House Members are excluded from these rules. The text explicitly lists the only flags that are authorized to be displayed in these covered locations. Additionally, oversight of the resolution is assigned to the House Administration Committee and the Sergeant at Arms. These officials are tasked with creating a review process for temporary exceptions and a compliance timeline.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+5
The bill permits the display of flags eligible for the Hall of Tribal Nations.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+3
The bill authorizes the display of military service and POW/MIA flags.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+3
The bill explicitly allows for the display of tribal flags eligible for the Hall of Tribal Nations.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Clear standard for displays: Under Section 2, only specific authorized flags may be displayed in covered locations, such as the United States flag, state flags, military service flags, the POW/MIA flag, and tribal nation flags. This ensures consistency across House facilities.
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Respect for tribal nations: Section 2 allows for the display of any flag eligible to be displayed in the Hall of Tribal Nations of the Bureau of Indian Affairs Museum Program. This recognizes tribal flags in House facilities.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Limits on flag choices: Section 2 restricts flag displays in House facilities to a specific list, meaning other flags cannot be shown in those common areas. This could limit the ability of individuals or groups to display alternative banners in covered House locations.
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+5Good For Veterans+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1
- 2/23/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/25/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/15/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 6/10/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 6/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/26/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
Andy BarrRepublican · Kentucky
Sheri BiggsRepublican · South Carolina
Craig GoldmanRepublican · Texas
Diana HarshbargerRepublican · Tennessee
John McGuireRepublican · Virginia
Addison McDowellRepublican · North Carolina
Troy NehlsRepublican · Texas
John RoseRepublican · Tennessee
Claudia TenneyRepublican · New York
David TaylorRepublican · Ohio
Tony WiedRepublican · Wisconsin