One Flag for All Act

This bill would require public buildings to display only the United States flag on the outside and in public indoor areas like entryways and hallways. It makes specific exceptions, such as POW/MIA and Hostage and Wrongful Detainee flags; flags for visiting diplomats’ countries; state flags outside or inside a Member of Congress’s office; Armed Forces flags; historic U.S. flags like the Betsy Ross, Gadsden, and Bennington flags; public safety flags; flags for national observances like the 9/11 Memorial flag; religious flags during services at military bases; federal agency flags; Tribal flags; and flags of the state, territory, county, city, or local jurisdiction where the building is located. “Public buildings” here include buildings used by Congress, military installations, and U.S. embassies and consulates.

Key points:

• Who is affected: Federal public buildings, including Congress buildings, military bases, and U.S. embassies/consulates.
• What changes: Only the U.S. flag may be displayed on exteriors and public indoor areas, with specific exceptions listed above.
• When: The text provided does not state an effective date.