All-American Flag Act

12/29/2022, 5:18 PM

All-American Flag Act

This bill prohibits agencies from using funds to procure a U.S. flag unless such flag has been manufactured in the United States from materials that have been U.S. grown, produced, or manufactured. The bill specifies exceptions to this prohibition, including an exception if flags of satisfactory quality and sufficient quantity cannot be procured as needed at market prices.

The All-American Flag Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 8071, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to require that all American flags purchased by the federal government be made entirely in the United States. This means that the materials used to make the flags, as well as the labor involved in their production, must originate within the country.

The bill aims to promote American manufacturing and support domestic businesses that produce American flags. By requiring that all flags purchased by the federal government be made in the US, the bill seeks to ensure that taxpayer dollars are used to support American workers and companies.

Supporters of the All-American Flag Act argue that it is important to prioritize American-made products, especially when it comes to symbols of national pride like the American flag. They believe that this legislation will help create jobs and strengthen the US economy. Opponents of the bill may argue that it could lead to higher costs for American flags, as domestic production may be more expensive than importing flags from other countries. They may also argue that the government should not interfere in the free market by mandating where flags must be made. Overall, the All-American Flag Act is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to promote American manufacturing and support domestic businesses that produce American flags. It is currently being considered by the US Congress and may face debate and amendments before potentially becoming law.
Congress
117

Number
HR - 8071

Introduced on
2022-06-15

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/15/2022

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

All-American Flag Act

This bill prohibits agencies from using funds to procure a U.S. flag unless such flag has been manufactured in the United States from materials that have been U.S. grown, produced, or manufactured. The bill specifies exceptions to this prohibition, including an exception if flags of satisfactory quality and sufficient quantity cannot be procured as needed at market prices.

The All-American Flag Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 8071, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to require that all American flags purchased by the federal government be made entirely in the United States. This means that the materials used to make the flags, as well as the labor involved in their production, must originate within the country.

The bill aims to promote American manufacturing and support domestic businesses that produce American flags. By requiring that all flags purchased by the federal government be made in the US, the bill seeks to ensure that taxpayer dollars are used to support American workers and companies.

Supporters of the All-American Flag Act argue that it is important to prioritize American-made products, especially when it comes to symbols of national pride like the American flag. They believe that this legislation will help create jobs and strengthen the US economy. Opponents of the bill may argue that it could lead to higher costs for American flags, as domestic production may be more expensive than importing flags from other countries. They may also argue that the government should not interfere in the free market by mandating where flags must be made. Overall, the All-American Flag Act is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to promote American manufacturing and support domestic businesses that produce American flags. It is currently being considered by the US Congress and may face debate and amendments before potentially becoming law.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo require the purchase of domestically made flags of the United States of America for use by the Federal Government.

Policy Areas
Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact
Buy American requirements
National symbols
Public contracts and procurement

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary7/13/2022

All-American Flag Act

This bill prohibits agencies from using funds to procure a U.S. flag unless such flag has been manufactured in the United States from materials that have been U.S. grown, produced, or manufactured. The bill spe...


Latest Action6/15/2022
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.