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The bill prioritizes buying and enforcing 'Made in USA' flags to support domestic manufacturers and improve labeling integrity, but does so at the likely cost of higher procurement expenses, added compliance burdens, and short-term supply risks for federal agencies.
U.S. flag manufacturers and their workers will see increased demand and protection because federal agencies are directed to buy U.S.-made flags and the bill calls for stronger enforcement against false 'Made in USA' claims.
Consumers and honest sellers will get clearer enforcement information and congressional attention to improve FTC oversight of 'Made in USA' flag claims, which can reduce fraudulent labeling and help buyers make informed choices.
Federal buildings and property will more consistently display U.S.-made flags, aligning federal symbolism with domestic production.
Taxpayers and federal budgets are likely to face higher procurement costs because strict 100% domestic-content rules and narrow sourcing definitions can eliminate lower-cost foreign options and limit suppliers.
Short compliance timelines (e.g., 90 days) risk supply disruptions and temporary shortages of flags for federal use, creating operational headaches for agencies and contractors.
Expanding the definition of 'Federal agency' brings many more entities under the rule, increasing administrative burden, compliance obligations, and enforcement complexity across government.
Based on analysis of 3 sections of legislative text.
Requires flags of the United States that are displayed on Federal property or bought with Federal funds to be manufactured entirely in the United States, and directs the Federal Trade Commission to study enforcement of country-of-origin labeling for U.S. flags and report back to Congress. The law defines which entities and properties count as "Federal" for the rule, allows conformity with U.S. international agreements, and sets different effective dates for display and procurement requirements.
Introduced February 18, 2025 by Nicholas A. Langworthy · Last progress February 18, 2025