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All-American Flag Act
12/29/2022, 5:18 PM
Summary of Bill HR 8071
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.
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.
Congressional Summary of HR 8071
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8071
Bill HR 8071 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 15, 2022. Bill HR 8071 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 15, 2022. Bill HR 8071's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. as of June 15, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8071
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
8Democrat Cosponsors
6Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8071
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsPotential Impact Areas
- Buy American requirements
- National symbols
- Public contracts and procurement
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8071
All-American Flag Act
All-American Flag Act
To require the purchase of domestically made flags of the United States of America for use by the Federal Government.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8071
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