To prohibit certain Federal activity with respect to the promotion of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Pride Month and the display of flags representing sexual orientation or gender identity on Federal property or grounds, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Brecheen (for himself, Mrs. Miller of Illinois, Mr. Collins, …
Summary
What This Bill Does
The Patriotism Not Pride Act prohibits all federal agencies from using government funds or resources to promote, organize, or participate in activities related to LGBTQ+ Pride Month. It also bans the display of flags representing sexual orientation or gender identity on any federal property or grounds.
Who Benefits and How
Conservative and traditional values advocacy groups benefit from this legislation, which aligns with their policy objectives regarding federal government neutrality on LGBTQ+ issues. The bill would prevent federal agencies from officially recognizing or promoting Pride Month events, social media posts, educational programs, or public campaigns related to LGBTQ+ identity.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal agencies face new compliance requirements and restrictions on their activities and communications. LGBTQ+ advocacy organizations and LGBTQ+ federal employees would be affected as government-sponsored recognition and visibility for Pride Month would be eliminated. LGBTQ+ individuals who work for or interact with federal agencies would no longer see official government acknowledgment of Pride Month.
Key Provisions
- Prohibits federal funds from being used for any Pride Month activities, events, official communications, social media posts, educational programs, or public campaigns
- Bans the display of LGBTQ+ pride flags and other flags representing sexual orientation or gender identity on federal property
- Applies to all federal agencies as defined under existing federal law (5 U.S.C. 551)
- Covers any events "with a similar theme" to Pride Month, broadening the prohibition beyond just June celebrations
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
The bill aims to prohibit federal funding for activities promoting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Pride Month or displaying flags representing sexual orientation/gender identity on federal property.
Policy Domains
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Terms defined in this bill
As defined in section 551(1) of title 5, United States Code.
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