H.R. 342

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To require that the flag of the United States of America be flown at its highest peak on Inauguration Day.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · January 13, 2025 · Sponsor: Ms. De La Cruz · Committee: Committee on the Judiciary

Table of contents

• H.R. 342
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Findings
  • SEC. 3. Requirement for United States flag on Inauguration Day

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the Honor Inauguration Day Act.

SEC. 2. Findings

• Congress finds the following:
  • The United States of America has a long and continual electoral history that serves as example and inspiration for other nations.
  • The United States of America has in the vote the ultimate expression of the will of the people.
  • The will of the people is to be celebrated.
  • To commemorate and celebrate the expression of the will of the people, on Inauguration Day the American flag should always be flown at its highest peak and should not be lowered.

SEC. 3. Requirement for United States flag on Inauguration Day

• Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the flag of the United States of America shall be flown at its highest peak on each presidential Inauguration Day.