[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1314 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1314

                  America 250 Commemorative Flag Act.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 21, 2026

 Mr. Loudermilk (for himself, Mr. Newhouse, Ms. Tenney, Mr. Harrigan, 
Mr. Lawler, Mr. Babin, Mr. Zinke, Mr. Suozzi, Mr. Carter of Texas, Mr. 
   Carter of Georgia, Mr. Norman, Mr. Biggs of Arizona, Mr. Weber of 
Texas, Mr. Fitzgerald, Mr. Nehls, Mr. Collins, Mr. Fuller, Mr. Simpson, 
Mr. Sessions, Mr. Cloud, Mr. Harris of North Carolina, Mr. Steube, Mr. 
  Vargas, Mr. Palmer, Mr. Joyce of Ohio, Mr. Griffith, Mrs. Biggs of 
  South Carolina, Mr. Stutzman, and Mr. Reschenthaler) submitted the 
   following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the 
                               Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION


 
                  America 250 Commemorative Flag Act.

Whereas, during this year of recognition of the Semiquincentennial of the United 
        States of America, it is appropriate that Americans reflect upon the 
        providential vision of our founders, to form a government whose primary 
        role is not to rule over its citizens, but to protect their rights 
        endowed to them by God--a new form of government which derives its 
        limited powers from the consent of the people;
Whereas, from the very beginning, our nation has held a firm reliance on the 
        protection of divine providence and many have dedicated their lives, 
        their fortunes, and their sacred honor to preserve and defend our 
        liberties;
Whereas, the establishment and preservation of our freedom and independence has 
        required significant sacrifice, and the blood of generations of patriots 
        has stained the soil of battlefields across the world as evidence to 
        their unwavering commitment to defend life, liberty, and the pursuit of 
        happiness;
Whereas, the most iconic and internationally recognized national symbol is the 
        flag of the United States of America. Wherever the stars and stripes fly 
        around the world, it conveys a commitment to freedom, independence, 
        justice, and liberty;
Whereas, throughout our two hundred and fifty years as a free and independent 
        nation, our flag has been a consistent beacon of hope, strength, 
        courage, and fortitude;
Whereas, across the world, the flag of the United States flies over battlefields 
        where brave Americans fought in defense of freedom. In honor of their 
        sacrifice, it stands tall above the final resting place of those who 
        have given their last full measure of devotion. It waves proudly over 
        our local, state, and federal institutions of government, and it can be 
        seen hoisted above our embassies across the world. As a testament to 
        American exceptionalism, six American flags have stood proudly on the 
        surface of the moon, an accomplishment unique to the United States of 
        America. It flies over small and large businesses, declaring our freedom 
        to engage in commerce, and is worn on the uniforms of our soldiers, 
        sailors, airmen, guardians, coast guardsmen, law enforcement, and first 
        responders; and
Whereas, in this two hundred fiftieth year of our independence, the America 250 
        flag, which is a representation of the first flag of our nation with the 
        number 250 emblazoned inside the circle of thirteen stars, has been 
        commissioned to celebrate two hundred and fifty years since the passing 
        of the Declaration of Independence.
    Resolved, That in celebration of our Semiquincentennial, the 
America 250 flag is recognized as an official flag of the United 
States, and during this year of celebration it is authorized to be 
flown alongside the Star Spangled Banner and POW/MIA flags worldwide 
over all government buildings, embassies, and official U.S. locations 
as a testament to the 250th anniversary of our great nation, the United 
States of America.
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