What This Bill Does · Plain English
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This resolution prohibits a Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner from bringing or displaying any flag of a foreign nation on the House floor while it is in session. However, the prohibition does not apply to a Member wearing a flag of a foreign nation as a lapel pin or using a depiction of such a flag as part of an exhibit during a speech or debate under House rules.
Action Timeline
2025-01-16
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
2025-01-16
Submitted in House
2025-01-16
Submitted in House
Frequently Asked Questions
Did HRES.49 pass?
HRES.49 is still alive. Current stage: COMMITTEE. Pass likelihood: 85%.
What does HRES.49 do?
This resolution prohibits a Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner from bringing or displaying any flag of a foreign nation on the House floor while it is in session. However, the prohibition does not apply to a Member wearing a flag of a foreign nation as a lapel pin or using a depiction of such a flag as part of an exhibit during a speech or debate under House rules.
Who sponsored HRES.49?
HRES.49 was sponsored by Kat Cammack (R-Florida).
Full Bill Text
119 HRES 49 IH: 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. U.S. House of Representatives 2025-01-16 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IV 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 49 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 16, 2025 Mrs. Cammack (for herself, Mr. Higgins of Louisiana , Mr. Bost , Ms. Malliotakis , Ms. Hageman , Mr. Babin , Mr. Miller of Ohio , Mr. Collins , Mrs. Luna , Ms. Lee of Florida , Mr. Van Orden , Mr. Langworthy , and Mrs. Bice ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION 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. 1. Prohibition with respect to flag of a foreign nation on the floor of the House (a) Prohibition (1) In general During a session of the House of Representatives, a Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner may not bring or display on the floor of the House any flag of a foreign nation. (2) Application Except as provided under subsection (b) , the prohibition under subsection (a) shall apply to a flag of a foreign nation regardless of the size of the flag. (b) Exception The prohibition under subsection (a) shall not apply— (1) to a flag of a foreign nation worn as a lapel pin by a Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner; or (2) to a depiction of a flag of a foreign nation used as part of an exhibit by a Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner during a speech or debate under the Rules of the House of Representatives. (c) Enforcement The Sergeant-at-Arms of the House of Representatives is charged with the enforcement of the prohibition under subsection (a) .
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