Bill · H.Res. 49· House(119-HRES-49)

Prohibiting Members of the House of Representatives from bringing or displaying a flag of a foreign nation on the floor of the House, and for other purposes.

Age: 38 years

Florida

Introduced: 1/16/2025
Last activity: 1/16/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Sponsored by: Kat Cammack
Cosponsors: - 12 - 0

Congress

Introduced
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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 stops members of the House of Representatives from bringing or showing a foreign country's flag on the House floor during a session. The rule applies to foreign flags no matter what size they are. However, it does not apply if a member wears a foreign flag as a lapel pin. It also does not apply if a depiction of a foreign flag is used as part of an exhibit during a speech or debate under the House rules. The Sergeant-at-Arms of the House of Representatives is responsible for enforcing this rule.

Yes

Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+1
The bill establishes a clear rule for conduct regarding the display of foreign symbols on the House floor.

The opposite

Does this protect what people are allowed to say in public life?-4
The bill restricts the ability of Members to display foreign flags, which limits a form of symbolic speech on the House floor.
Does this protect the individual right to speak freely?-4
The bill places a prohibition on the display of certain symbolic items during House proceedings.