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H.Res. 1170

ResolutionFederalHouseIn Committee
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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Committee
Latest Action · April 26, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Congress
118th (2023–2025)
Introduced
April 26, 2024
Cosponsors (40)
0D 40R
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This resolution prohibits members of the House of Representatives from bringing or displaying foreign flags on the House floor during sessions. The ban applies to flags of any size, though small lapel pin flags and flags shown in exhibits during speeches are exempt from the restriction. The House Sergeant-at-Arms would be responsible for enforcing the rule. The resolution does not involve any funding or establish a specific timeline for implementation. The measure was introduced in April 2024 and referred to the House Rules Committee.

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