Josh Brecheen (R-OK)

Patriotism Not Pride Act

H.R. 4021 · House bill Government Operations and Politics

A Republican bill with 6 Republican cosponsors · See all 6 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "Patriotism Not Pride Act," seeks to prohibit specific federal activities. It bans the use of federal funds for any agency to promote or recognize Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Pride Month or similar themed events. This prohibition covers various activities such as official communications, social media posts, and educational programs. Additionally, the bill prohibits agencies from displaying flags that represent sexual orientation or gender identity on federal property or grounds.