To require the purchase of domestically made flags of the United States of America for use by the Federal Government.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill requires all U.S. flags purchased by federal agencies to be 100% manufactured in the United States from American-grown or produced materials.
Who Benefits and How
- American flag manufacturers gain exclusive access to federal market
- U.S. textile workers benefit from domestic sourcing requirement
- Patriotic symbolism is reinforced by American-made flags
Who Bears the Burden and How
- Federal agencies may pay higher prices for domestic flags
- Foreign flag manufacturers lose access to federal contracts
- Exceptions for overseas vessels, commissaries, small purchases
Key Provisions
- 100% American-made requirement for federal flag purchases
- Includes materials - must be grown or produced in U.S.
- Exceptions for foreign waters, military exchanges, small purchases
- Presidential waiver authority for trade agreements
- Agency head waiver if domestic flags unavailable
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Requires the federal government to purchase only American-made U.S. flags.
Who Benefits
- American flag manufacturers
- U.S. textile workers
Who Bears Costs
- Federal agencies (potentially higher costs)
Key Policy Areas
Procurement, Manufacturing, Buy American
Primary Purpose
Requires the federal government to purchase only American-made U.S. flags.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Ensure federal flags are domestically manufactured"
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
Enrolled (Passed Congress)Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment
Passed House (inferred from enr version)
Passed Senate (inferred from enr version)
Enrolled Bill (inferred from enr version)
Mr. Brown (for himself, Ms. Collins, Mr. Manchin, Mr. Peters, …
Mr. Brown (for himself, Ms. Collins, Mr. Manchin, and Mr. …
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
Federal agencies and affected program participants, Federal procurement agencies
Positive-direction: Federal agencies and affected program participants
Negative-direction: Federal procurement agencies
Foreign flag manufacturers, US flag manufacturers
Positive-direction: US flag manufacturers
Negative-direction: Foreign flag manufacturers
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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