H. Res. 49
119th Congress
House
Prohibiting Members of the House of Representatives from bringing or displaying a flag of a foreign nation on the floor of the House, and for other purposes.
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Jan 16, 2025
Submitted in House
Jan 16, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Plain-English summary
This resolution prohibits a Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner from bringing or displaying any flag of a foreign nation on the House floor while it is in session. However, the prohibition does not apply to a Member wearing a flag of a foreign nation as a lapel pin or using a depiction of such a flag as part of an exhibit during a speech or debate under House rules.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 49: Prohibiting Members of the House of Representatives from bringing or displaying a flag of a foreign nation on the floor of the House, and for other purposes.. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HRES-49/
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H. Res. 49, 119th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HRES-49/.
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