S. 849

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To prohibit displaying the flag of a country other than the United States on Capitol Hill and to prohibit Members of Congress from using official funds to purchase the flag of a country other than the United States.

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES · March 5, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Moreno · Committee: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

Table of contents

• S. 849
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Prohibition on displaying or purchasing flags of countries other than the United States

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the The Allegiance Act of 2025.

SEC. 2. Prohibition on displaying or purchasing flags of countries other than the United States

• (a) Prohibition on display
  • The flag of a country other than the United States may not be displayed at any location on the United States Capitol Grounds, as described in section 5102 of title 40, United States Code.
• (b) Prohibition on purchase
  • Amounts made available to a Member or Member-elect of the House of Representatives for the Members' Representational Allowance established under section 101 of the House of Representatives Administrative Reform Technical Corrections Act () or to a Senator for the Senators’ Official Personnel and Office Expense Account may not be used to purchase the flag of a country other than the United States. 2 U.S.C. 5341