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Standard Summary
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The Old Glory Only Act would require that no United States diplomatic or consular post flies any flag other than the United States flag. In other words, all U.S. embassies and consulates would be prohibited from displaying flags that are not the U.S. flag, including host-country flags or any other banners. The bill directs the Secretary of State to ensure compliance with this prohibition across all U.S. diplomatic and consular posts. It is currently introduced and referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, with no details provided in the text about exceptions, enforcement mechanisms, or penalties.
Key Points
- 1The act prohibits flying any flag other than the United States flag over all U.S. diplomatic and consular posts.
- 2The Secretary of State must ensure compliance with the prohibition at every U.S. diplomatic or consular post.
- 3The scope covers all U.S. diplomatic and consular posts abroad.
- 4Short title: “Old Glory Only Act.”
- 5Status: Introduced in the 119th Congress and referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Impact Areas
Primary group/area affected- U.S. diplomatic and consular posts (embassies and consulates) and their staff, along with associated operations and protocols.Secondary group/area affected- Host countries and their diplomatic relations with the United States, since flag displays at missions are a component of diplomatic ceremony and protocol.- U.S. government procurement and maintenance for flag/display equipment; potential changes to embassy ceremonial practices.Additional impacts- Symbolic and diplomatic implications: may alter customary displays and affect perceptions of U.S. patriotism and national symbolism abroad.- Potential logistical and cost considerations: replacing or altering flag displays at posts; any transitional requirements not specified in the text.- Possible considerations with international norms and agreements (the Vienna Convention relates to diplomatic relations but does not mandate host-country flags; this bill would supersede host-nation flag displays at U.S. posts through policy).
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