Old Glory Only Act

House Bill

H.R. 465

119th Congress

Old Glory Only Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jan 15, 2025

Primary Sponsor

William R. Timmons

Representative

Republican

SC-4

Cosponsors

34

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This bill prohibits flying any flag other than the United States flag over American embassies and consulates abroad. Only Old Glory would be permitted at U.S. diplomatic and consular posts worldwide.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

SponsorWilliam R. Timmons (R-SC)

Introduced1/15/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

ChamberHouse

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Old Glory Only Act

This bill prohibits flying any flag other than the United States flag over American embassies and consulates abroad. Only Old Glory would be permitted at U.S. diplomatic and consular posts worldwide.

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This bill prohibits flying any flag other than the United States flag over American embassies and consulates abroad. Only Old Glory would be permitted at U.S. diplomatic and consular posts worldwide.

Bill Number: 465
Sponsor: William R. Timmons (R-SC)
Introduced: 1/15/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Policy Area: International Affairs

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Fact Sheet

Title: Old Glory Only Act
Bill Number: 465
Sponsor: William R. Timmons (R-SC)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced: 1/15/2025
Summary: This bill prohibits flying any flag other than the United States flag over American embassies and consulates abroad. Only Old Glory would be permitted at U.S. diplomatic and consular posts worldwide.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill prohibits flying any flag other than the United States flag over American embassies and consulates abroad. Only Old Glory would be permitted at U.S. diplomatic and consular posts worldwide.

Last updated: 1/5/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Old Glory Only Act This bill prohibits the flying of any flag other than the U.S. flag over U.S. diplomatic and consular posts.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Limits flags at embassies to U.S. flag only
Prohibits other flags at diplomatic posts
Applies to consulates and embassies
Responds to flying of non-U.S. flags abroad
Restricts diplomatic post flag displays

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

U.S. embassies would only fly the American flag, prohibiting displays of other flags that have been flown at some diplomatic posts. This responds to instances where Pride flags and other banners have been displayed at embassies.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

465, 119th Congress (2025). "Old Glory Only Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-465

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