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HR 3091 99th Congress House Crime and Law Enforcement Crime prevention Embezzlement Flags Larceny National emblems

A bill to make the theft, embezzlement, or unlawful concealment of a flag of the United States an offense against the United States.

Introduced: July 26, 1985 Introduced by: Hoyer, Steny H. Democratic · Maryland See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 99th Congress (1985–1986) 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.
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Became law
Jul 31, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.
Jul 26, 1985
Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Jul 26, 1985
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends the Federal criminal code to make it a misdemeanor for any person to unlawfully conceal, take, steal or embezzle any flag of the United States. Prohibits any person from receiving or disposing of such a flag. Provides for a fine of not more than $1,000, or imprisonment for not more than one year, or both.

What's happening now July 31, 1985

Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3091: A bill to make the theft, embezzlement, or unlawful concealment of a flag of the United States an offense against the United States.. 99th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HR-3091/
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"H.R. 3091: A bill to make the theft, embezzlement, or unlawful concealment of a flag of the United States an offense against the United States.." 99th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HR-3091/.
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H.R. 3091, 99th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HR-3091/.
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[H.R. 3091: A bill to make the theft, embezzlement, or unlawful concealment of a flag of the United States an offense against the United States.](https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HR-3091/)
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