Bills/H.R. 1421

Make American Flags in America Act of 2025

Make American Flags in America Act of 2025

In CommitteeOtherHouseHouse Bill · 119th Congress
Bill Progress · House
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Plain Language Summary

# Make American Flags in America Act of 2025 Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would require that all American flags displayed in federal government buildings and facilities be manufactured in the United States. Currently, federal buildings can purchase flags from foreign manufacturers. The legislation aims to ensure that flags used by the government are made domestically. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** The bill would directly impact federal agencies and their flag procurement practices. It would likely require the government to conduct a study on flag manufacturing capacity within the U.S.

and establish oversight mechanisms to ensure compliance with American-made requirements. The legislation falls under "Buy American" policies, which prioritize domestic products for government purchases. **Current Status** As of now, the bill (HR 1421) is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was sponsored by Representative Nicholas Langworthy (R-NY) in the 119th Congress.

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Latest Action

February 18, 2025

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Subjects

Buy American requirementsCongressional oversightGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment studies and investigationsNational symbols

Sponsor

43 cosponsors

Key Dates

Introduced
February 18, 2025
Last Updated
February 18, 2025
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