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HR 5091 101th Congress House

Flag Protection Act of 1990

Official title: To provide for protection of the flag of the United States.

Introduced: June 20, 1990 See on congress.gov
Government Operations and Politics Crime and Law EnforcementEmblemsFlagsFreedom of speech
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This bill died when the 101st Congress ended
It never became law before the 101st Congress (1989–1990) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 9 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 21, 1990
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 179 - 236 (Roll no. 193).
Jun 21, 1990
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.
Jun 21, 1990
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Jun 21, 1990
Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 350 with 5 hours of general debate. At any time on Thursday, June 21, 1990, it shall be in order to consider the following: (1) a motion to suspend the rules and pass H.J. Res. 350; and immediately thereafter (2) a motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 5091, said motion to be debatable for not to exceed one hour, to be equally divided and controlled by the proponent of the motion and a Member opposed thereto. Neither motion shall be subject to a demand for a second. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
Jun 21, 1990
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 417, Mr. Cooper moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jun 21, 1990
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 417 the Chair announced that a second was not in order.
Jun 20, 1990
Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.
Jun 20, 1990
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Jun 20, 1990
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jun 21, 1990 House · vote #193 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Failed 179–236 See who voted →
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 Latest action June 21, 1990

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 179 - 236 (Roll no. 193).

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Flag Protection Act of 1990 - Amends the Federal criminal code to establish criminal penalties for: (1) destroying or damaging a U.S. flag with intent to provoke imminent violence; and (2) stealing or converting to personal use and intentionally destroying or damaging a U.S. flag belonging to the United States or belonging to another while on Federal land.

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the States should enact similar prohibitions to provide maximum protection to the U.S. flag.

 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Wyden, Ron
Oregon · Jun 20, 1990
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5091: Flag Protection Act of 1990. 101st Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/101-HR-5091/
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"H.R. 5091: Flag Protection Act of 1990." 101st Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/101-HR-5091/.
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H.R. 5091, 101st Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/101-HR-5091/.
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