Proposed Ban on Non-U.S. Flags on Federal Property

The Frame

What this does

If enacted, this amendment would restrict which flags can be displayed on federal property, including military installations and U.S. embassies, potentially impacting current display policies for government agencies.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Federal agencies

These agencies would be required to comply with new restrictions on flag displays at their facilities.

Military installations

These facilities would be subject to the new flag display prohibitions and specific exceptions for military unit flags.

U.S. embassies and consulates

These locations would be subject to the new flag display prohibitions.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Senator Marshall has introduced an amendment to the 2027 defense authorization bill that would prohibit the display of any flag other than the United States flag on the exterior or in the hallways of s. The proposal includes specific exceptions for certain flags, such as those representing states, military units, Indian Tribes, and visiting diplomats.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this ban apply to all flags?

No, there are specific exceptions for the POW/MIA flag, state and local flags, military unit flags, flags of Indian Tribes, and flags of visiting diplomats.

Where would this prohibition apply?

It would apply to the exterior and hallways of s, which are defined to include military installations and U.S. embassies or consulates.

Why It Matters

If enacted, this amendment would restrict which flags can be displayed on federal property, including military installations and U.S. embassies, potentially impacting current display policies for government agencies.

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Standardization of Federal Flag Displays

The amendment seeks to codify a uniform policy for flag displays across all federal properties, including sensitive diplomatic and military sites.

Mr. Marshall

Connected Entities

organizationGovernment Publishing Office“Publisher of the Congressional Record.”Map →

personMr. Marshall“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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