Congress·In Committee·S. 849
The Allegiance Act of 2025
Capitol Hill: Ban on Foreign Flags
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Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
Senate
Key Points
- This bill would make it illegal to display the flag of any country other than the United States on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol.
- It would also stop Members of Congress from using their official office budgets to buy flags from other nations.
- The rule would apply to all areas of the Capitol grounds, including office buildings and the surrounding land.
- This change is meant to ensure that only the American flag is officially displayed and purchased with government money in the nation's capital.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
2 milestones2 actions
Mar 5, 2025
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.
Mar 5, 2025
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
The Allegiance Act of 2025
Bill NumberS 849
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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