House Bill
William R. Timmons
Representative
Cosponsors
34
Policy Area
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.
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
Congressional Research Service summary
<p><b>Old Glory Only Act</b></p> <p>This bill prohibits the flying of any flag other than the U.S. flag over U.S. diplomatic and consular posts.</p>
Main provisions of the bill
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.
Primary Policy Area
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