A Republican bill with 4 Republican cosponsors · See all 4 cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "One Flag for All Act" aims to prohibit the display of any flag other than the United States flag at covered public buildings. These buildings include those under the jurisdiction of the Architect of the Capitol, military installations, and United States embassies or consulates. The prohibition applies to the exterior of these buildings and any areas fully accessible to the public, such as hallways or entries. However, the bill includes several specific exceptions to this rule. These exceptions allow for the display of various specific flags under certain circumstances.
Yes
- Scored +3
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The bill explicitly permits the display of flags that support the Armed Forces and commemorate national observances like Veterans Day.
- Scored +2
Would Native Americans be better off under this?
The bill provides an exception allowing for the display of flags representing Indian Tribes.
- Scored +2
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?
The bill explicitly allows for the display of the POW/MIA flag and flags commemorating Veterans Day.
The opposite· 3 of 4
- Scored -3
Does this protect the freedom to practise a religion?
The bill limits the display of religious organization flags at military installations to specific tax-exempt status circumstances during ceremonies.
- Scored -2
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?
The bill restricts the display of various flags, which may include those representing specific racial or ethnic identities not explicitly covered by exceptions.
- Scored -2
Does this leave more decisions to the states?
The bill restricts the display of various flags on federal buildings, centralizing control over public building aesthetics under federal mandate.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Preservation of specific displays: The bill allows for the continued display of several important flags, such as the POW/MIA flag and the Hostage and Wrongful Detainee flag (Section 2(c)(1)-(2)).
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Diplomatic and political protocol: The bill permits the display of flags representing nations of visiting diplomats or representatives (Section 2(c)(3)), as well as State flags for Members of Congress (Section 2(c)(4)).
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Support for military and history: The act ensures that flags representing branches of the Armed Forces, supporting the military, or possessing historical significance, such as the Betsy Ross flag, can still be displayed (Section 2(c)(5)-(6)).
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Recognition of local and diverse entities: Exceptions are made for flags representing public safety, special national observances, Federal agencies, Indian Tribes, and local jurisdictions (Section 2(c)(7)-(12)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Restrictions on public building displays: Individuals or groups may be unable to display certain flags on the exterior or in public-access areas, such as hallways or entryways, of covered public buildings (Section 2(b)).
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Limitation on religious displays: At military installations or facilities, the display of flags representing religious organizations or churches is limited to specific tax-exempt statuses during religious liturgies or ceremonies (Section 2(c)(9)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill explicitly permits the display of flags that support the Armed Forces and commemorate national observances like Veterans Day. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill provides an exception allowing for the display of flags representing Indian Tribes.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this protect the freedom to practise a religion? — The bill limits the display of religious organization flags at military installations to specific tax-exempt status circumstances during ceremonies. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill restricts the display of various flags, which may include those representing specific racial or ethnic identities not explicitly covered by exceptions.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this leave more decisions to the states? — The bill restricts the display of various flags on federal buildings, centralizing control over public building aesthetics under federal mandate.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill explicitly allows for the display of the POW/MIA flag and flags commemorating Veterans Day. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — By restricting non-U.S. flags, the bill may reduce the visible diplomatic symbolism used at embassies and consulates.
- 3/14/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/13/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Cindy Hyde-SmithRepublican · Mississippi
Cynthia LummisRepublican · Wyoming
Bernie MorenoRepublican · Ohio
Roger WickerRepublican · Mississippi