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Legislative Progress
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Unlikely to pass
Bills that dictate local rules for Washington, D.C. often face heavy opposition from supporters of local self-government. This bill is currently sitting in a committee where most bills fail to move forward.
Key Points
This bill requires all elementary and high schools in Washington, D.C. to display the American flag in every classroom. It also mandates that schools lead students in the Pledge of Allegiance at the start of every school day.
Students would be required to stand at attention whenever the national anthem is played at school. During the Pledge of Allegiance, students must stand and place their right hand over their heart while they speak.
A student can only be excused from saying the Pledge or standing for it if their parent or guardian provides a written request. Schools are required to notify students of this right in their student handbooks.
The bill prohibits students from doing anything that would distract or disrupt others who are participating in the Pledge. It also requires schools to provide accommodations for students with disabilities who may have trouble following these rules.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
2 milestones2 actions
Jul 28, 2026Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Jul 28, 2026
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
PLEDGE Act
Bill NumberS 5147
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
