H.Res. 49

119 HRES 49 IH: 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.
 U.S. House of Representatives
 2025-01-16
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 IV  119th CONGRESS  1st Session  H. RES. 49  IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES   January 16, 2025   Mrs. Cammack  (for herself,  Mr. Higgins of Louisiana ,  Mr. Bost ,  Ms. Malliotakis ,  Ms. Hageman ,  Mr. Babin ,  Mr. Miller of Ohio ,  Mr. Collins ,  Mrs. Luna ,  Ms. Lee of Florida ,  Mr. Van Orden ,  Mr. Langworthy , and  Mrs. Bice ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the  Committee on Rules    RESOLUTION
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.
1.
Prohibition with respect to flag of a foreign nation on the floor of the House
(a)
Prohibition
(1)
In general
During a session of the House of Representatives, a Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner may not bring or display on the floor of the House any flag of a foreign nation.
(2)
Application
Except as provided under  subsection (b) , the prohibition under  subsection (a)  shall apply to a flag of a foreign nation regardless of the size of the flag.
(b)
Exception
The prohibition under  subsection (a)  shall not apply—
(1)
to a flag of a foreign nation worn as a lapel pin by a Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner; or
(2)
to a depiction of a flag of a foreign nation used as part of an exhibit by a Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner during a speech or debate under the Rules of the House of Representatives.
(c)
Enforcement
The Sergeant-at-Arms of the House of Representatives is charged with the enforcement of the prohibition under  subsection (a) .